Zhurova: International federations must return to Russia the former Olympic quotas
Olympic champion in speed skating, State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova put forward the requirements for international federations regarding the admission of Russians for tournaments. Her words are given by “All -Sport.”
Zhurova called for Russia to return the former Olympic quotas, which were before removal. In her opinion, it would be honest and fair. “After all, during the removal from international tournaments, our athletes in many sports have lost a certain number of Olympic quotas and rating glasses, because they simply did not have the opportunity to earn them. We were simply deprived of these quotas, ”she explained.
Earlier, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach said: “The mission of the Olympic movement is to unite.” He added that the federations of winter sports need to very carefully study the issue of admission of Russians.
At the beginning of 2022, most sports organizations removed Russians and Belarusians from tournaments on the recommendation of the IOC. Representatives of the countries were admitted to the summer games-2024 in the neutral status with a number of reservations and restrictions.
Source: Lenta
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