Dmitry Medvedev called the exclusion of Russians from the 2024 Olympics a disgraceful story
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev assessed the situation with the admission of Russian athletes to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
Medvedev described the sanctions with the phrase “disgraceful story.” He expressed sympathy for domestic athletes who spent their entire lives preparing for the Olympics, but were deprived of the opportunity to compete on equal terms.
On February 21, the head of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Stanislav Pozdnyakov, said that President Vladimir Putin called on the Ministry of Sports to decide on the participation of Russians in the 2024 Games. It was noted that the OCD is currently analyzing the situation.
In December 2023, the International Olympic Committee decided to admit Russians and Belarusians to the Olympics 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, or who have connections with the armed forces or security agencies of Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in the 2024 Games. In addition, representatives of team sports will miss the tournament.
Source: Lenta
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