“It is impossible to think of anything higher than cynicism” – Mamiashvili on the IOC’s position towards Russia and Israel

Head of the Russian Wrestling Federation (FSBR) Mikhail Mamiashvili declared on that he considers the position of the International Olympic Committee to be inconsistent (CIO ) on the admission of Russian and Israeli athletes to international competitions.

Earlier, the IOC warned athletes against discriminating against their opponents in the context of the conflict in the Gaza Strip. An IOC spokesperson said athletes could not be held responsible for their government’s actions. On Thursday, the IOC told that the measures taken and recommendations regarding athletes from Russia and Belarus are a consequence of the Russian military’s launch of SVO during the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. According to organization, it was a violation of the Olympic Truce in force at the time and a violation of the Olympic Charter.

— It is a recent legend that when Russian children are categorically not allowed, bitterness towards each other breeds, by the same IOC. Reluctance to shake hands. A total absence of principles or canons. The most important thing is people’s attitude towards the subject you are studying. It is impossible to think of anything higher than cynicism,” Mamiashvili said on the air of the program “Everyone for the match!” on the channel.

At the end of March, the IOC announced recommendations for the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions. These include individual admission, neutral status, banning participation in team sports, and banning participation of athletes associated with security forces or who have expressed support for the SVO.

On the morning of October 7, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict began to escalate. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared in a speech to the nation that the country was in a state of war.