Wiener said that there are no traitors among the Russians participating in the Olympics in Paris
The head of the Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation, Irina Viner, speculated about traitors among the country’s representatives who will perform at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Her words are quoted by TASS.
“Neutral status at the Olympics is everyone’s choice, as our president said. We have a democratic country, we do not have traitors in our country,” said Wiener. The coach also expressed regret that the representatives of rhythmic gymnastics will miss the Games.
In addition, Wiener answered a question about the chances of Russian athletes to return to the international arena. “We are already on the world stage,” said Wiener.
On April 6, Wiener called for a council to be held to decide on the non-participation of Russian athletes in the Olympics. In her opinion, by participating in the Games, athletes are trampling on Russian history and the present.
Last December, the IOC allowed Russians and Belarusians to participate in the Paris Olympics 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
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