Gymnasts coach Rodionenko spoke out against the IOC conditions for Russia’s admission to the Olympic Games
The head coach of the Russian artistic gymnastics team, Valentina Rodionenko, spoke out against the conditions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the country’s admission to the 2024 Olympic Games (OG) in Paris. Her words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
The specialist said that under such conditions Russian athletes will not go to competitions. “All patriots understand this. They weed out our strongest athletes. We need to stop adapting and being on our knees,” she emphasized.
On December 8, the IOC 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.
The Olympic Games in Paris will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Source: Lenta
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