In the absence of international competitions, Russian teams should expand the VTB United League championship and play with teams from countries willing to cooperate, the Kazan striker told . UNICS Andrei Vorontsevich .
In February 2022, the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that international federations not invite Russians and Belarusians to participate in competitions due to the situation in Ukraine. On March 28 this year, the IOC issued new recommendations on the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions in a neutral status. At the same time, the participation of Russians and Belarusians in team sports is excluded.
— This season has passed without international competitions. How were you without them?
– I feel, of course, that I want more games, more experience, but as it is, it is like that. We all fully understand these moments and build on them.
Since in the United League we have been offered up to four series wins, naturally that adds to the spectacle. In this period, it is very good. But we believe that one day we will have international tournaments again.
When can this happen? I’m even afraid to guess, I don’t know. Nothing to say. As soon as possible. There can be no other answer.
– How did they perceive the fact that we are effectively banned from participating in the Olympics in the team events?
It is clear that this is politics. We hope that Asia will be on the agenda. In a word, you have to play with other teams. There are teams that want to play with our team. So, it seems to me that we have to pay attention to our championship, look at the countries that are ready to cooperate with us.
– That is to say, can the transition of our basketball to Asia be envisaged?
– Why not? If there are no other alternatives, you can consider. But only if you wish, of course. In its absence, you need to pay more attention to your league, add more teams to it. We have many clubs that can be included in the United League. Add and play more matches. We have many cities that are ready for this. So go ahead! Vorontsevich said in an interview with .
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Source : MatchTV
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