Wiener said that Russians should not compete at the 2024 Games after being admitted by the IOC
President of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation Irina Viner assessed the admission of Russian athletes to the 2024 Olympic Games. Her words are quoted by TASS.
Wiener said that Russians should not take part in the Games. “Such humiliating conditions without a flag and anthem are unacceptable to us. Moreover, in many sports, our athletes have already lost the opportunity to qualify for the Olympics,” she noted, adding that Russians will not be able to compete in rhythmic gymnastics in Paris.
On December 8, the International Olympic Committee announced the admission of Russians and Belarusians to the Olympics in Paris. They will be able to take part in the tournament as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN). At the same time, athletes who support a special operation in Ukraine, or who have connections with the armed forces or security agencies of Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in the Games. Representatives of team sports will also miss the tournament.
At the end of February 2022, most sports organizations suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus on the recommendation of the IOC.
Source: Lenta
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