Olympic champion Zakharov called the trip to the 2024 Games in Paris unreasonable
Olympic diving champion Ilya Zakharov assessed the feasibility of Russians traveling to the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. His words are quoted by Match TV.
According to him, it is unwise for Russian representatives to participate in these competitions. “This is a very difficult time for our country. Therefore, the majority of our athletes are in favor of not going to Paris after all. And I agree with them more,” Zakharov said.
At the same time, the Olympic winner emphasized that he understands the athletes who want to compete at the Games. “We cannot devalue their work and their ardent desire to compete at these competitions,” Zakharov said.
The IOC allowed Russians and Belarusians to participate in 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 Games. In addition, representatives of team sports will miss the tournament.
Source: Lenta
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