Canada called for ignoring Russian athletes at the 2024 Olympics “as if they weren’t there”
Journalist for the Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail Cathal Kelly called for ignoring the Russians at the 2024 Olympic Games. The material is available on the publication’s website.
Kelly accused Russia of using athletes as propaganda tools. “Why should they be treated differently than Russian propaganda targets? So no greetings. No cheering at the opening ceremony or during the competition. No handshakes. No applause,” he said.
The journalist noted that there is no need to behave rudely. “People need to behave exclusively as if Russia is not there,” the Canadian concluded.
In December 2023, the International Olympic Committee admitted Russians and Belarusians to the Olympics in Paris 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. In addition, representatives of team sports will miss the tournament.
Source: Lenta
Kingston is an accomplished author and journalist, known for his in-depth and engaging writing on sports. He currently works as a writer at 247 News Agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the sports industry.
