Russian Boxing Federation Secretary General Tatyana Kiriyenko on urged people not to be afraid to fight for their rights on the eve of the 2024 Olympics.
From January 31 to February 12, the Russian boxing team takes part in an international tournament in Morocco. Boxers perform under the national flag and with the national anthem.
— We are 205 countries [в Международном олимпийском комитете]. Be together. We were able to do that. We are, of course, a force. Such organizations [как наша] so much. There is no need to be afraid of anything, you have to move and move forward, defend your sport,” Kirienko told .
Last week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that it would consider admitting neutral Russian and Belarusian athletes to world starts who did not actively support the IOC. IOC chief Thomas Bach admitted that the Russians could participate in the Paris Olympics in a neutral status.
The 2024 Games will take place from July 26 to August 11.
Source : MatchTV
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