In the United States condemned the removal of Russians from international tournaments

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Andrew Yang opposed the removal of Russian athletes from international tournaments. His words are reported by RIA Novosti.

“It is not right. The reason why all Russian athletes were suspended was that no one would be held responsible for this, ”condemned the ex-permanent representative of the decisions of international sports organizations. Young added that he considers what is happening unreasonable.

Earlier, Deputy Chairman of the Norwegian Olympic Committee Oyvind Vatterdal announced his resignation from his post due to the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee to remove the Russians from international tournaments. He explained the resignation by saying that he does not want to be associated with this decision, and stressed that sanctions against Russia are contrary to his values ​​\u200b\u200band the idea that sports should not be associated with politics. “I am doing this in my conscience in order to stand up for my Russian colleagues and in the future be able to look them in the eye,” Vatterdal summed up.

At the end of February, many international sports organizations began to remove Russians from tournaments. In some disciplines, such as football, hockey, cross-country skiing and biathlon, athletes are completely excluded from competition. In motorsport, cycling and tennis, the Russians can continue playing in a neutral status.