“The IOC must restore its autonomy as an international institution in its own right” – Alexander Karelin

Three-time Olympic champion Alexander Karelin in a conversation with , he said the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should restore its autonomy as an international institution in its own right.

On March 28, the IOC published recommendations on the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions. These include individual clearance, status neutrality, banning team sports, and banning athletes associated with security forces or who have expressed support for the CWO. A decision on the Paris 2024 Olympics will be taken “at the appropriate time”, the IOC has said.

– When will we expect a just world and join forces for the good of future generations? What does the sport community need to hear about this?

– She must listen to our expectations, but not only the Russian state as a sporting power. I have to hear the expectations that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) restore its autonomy as a truly international institution in its own right, which in 1980, despite the refusal of a number of countries to participate in the Olympic Games, did not imposed penalties and restrictions on anyone. The same is true in 1984, when a very difficult decision was made. Los Angeles retained the ability to host the Olympics and no additional restrictions were applied to those who did not attend. So, when we talk about sovereignty, we are talking above all about the sovereignty of the Olympic movement…

Well, the second. You must be ready. Remember the Spartakiad movement, which showed the world the unique results of the Soviet team, starting in 1952. It should develop, have wonderful traditions and correct status. So that the national champions can be examples. I would like to quote our old friend Alexander Vladimirovich Popov. When asked the question: “How to motivate the current generation?”, He answered briefly: “Set European and world records at the national championships in Russian swimming pools, and you will definitely be invited,” Karelin told .

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Source : MatchTV

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