President of the Russian Wrestling Federation Mikhail Mamiashvili in the program “Strong!” on he spoke about his attitude towards the possible participation of Russian athletes in the 2023 Asian Games.
On Saturday, it was announced that the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) will allow Russian athletes to participate in the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allows them to participate in the Olympic Games in summer of Paris 2024. If approved by the IOC, no more than 500 athletes from 12 individual sports from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to take part in the competition, which will run from September 23 to October 8. Russians will only be able to participate in neutral status and outside of the medal count.
– Will the wrestlers go if we are invited? We must go to peaceful stadiums wherever they await us. Moreover, we have long-term cooperation with Asian wrestling mat partners.
But so far I haven’t seen any material to think about. There are reports that such an event is planned in Asia, but we are preparing anyway,” Mamiashvili said.
On March 28, the IOC announced recommendations on the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions in a neutral status. Recommendations include individual eligibility, 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”, said the IOC.
The 2023 Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8.
Source : MatchTV
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