The legendary Ukrainian boxer once again criticized Thomas Bach’s position on athletes from aggressor countries.
Wladimir Klitschko criticizes Thomas Bach again. Let’s remember that the President of the International Olympic Committee, despite all public protests, continues to promote the idea of returning Russian and Belarusian athletes to the arena.
The former world heavyweight champion believes that despite all the statements of good intentions, Bach’s actions are far from the concept of Olympic values, and serve only the interests of Russia.
“Thomas Bach always talks about the “neutrality” of the IOC. But the truth is that Bach is not neutral. He represents the interests of Russia, not the Olympic values. He cannot stand under the white flag. Sports, business and politics are very intertwined The Olympic Games in particular have always been part of politics.
Speaking of colors, a white neutral flag, there is a good expression in German: “You must show your colors.” There is no “if” or “or” here. Unfortunately, Bach does not represent Olympic values, but an aggressor, supports propaganda. Many Russian athletes represent the clubs of the RF Ministry of Defense. They competed in the Winter Olympics and now plan to compete in the next Summer Games. Russian propaganda exploits this. You have unleashed upon the world an aggressor, a murderer and his deputies and accomplices.
I have yet to see any of the current Russian athletes publicly oppose the war. So they support him. And we have seen athletes with the Z sign. They support this regime, this war, this propaganda,” Klitschko told Boxing Scene.
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