Lovchev refused to call athletes who agree to neutral status patriots
Spartak veteran Evgeny Lovchev spoke about Russian athletes agreeing to a neutral status. His words are quoted by Sport24.
Lovchev refused to call such athletes patriots, but added that he does not condemn them. “I prefer the position that we will not go anywhere without the Russian flag and anthem! I respect this position,” he said.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to admit Russians to the 2024 Games. “If these are politically motivated artificial conditions aimed at cutting off our leaders, medal contenders, then the Ministry of Sports and the Russian Olympic Committee must make an informed decision,” he emphasized.
On December 8, the IOC announced the admission of Russians and Belarusians to the Games in Paris. They will be able to take part in the tournament as individual neutral athletes. At the same time, athletes who support a special operation in Ukraine, as well as those who have connections with the armed forces or security agencies of Russia and Belarus, will not be allowed to participate in the competition.
Source: Lenta
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