President of the Russian Judo Federation Sergei Soloveichik told that before Russian national team The goal is to reach the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and win gold medals.
In March 2023, the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended to international federations, if Russians are admitted to the competition, to do so individually, in a neutral status, without participating in team events, and to exclude also the participation of athletes. associated with the security forces and who expressed their support for the SVO. The decision on the admission of Russians directly to the 2024 Games in Paris will be made separately by the IOC.
In May, at the World Championships in Qatar, Russian judokas Arman Adamyan and Inal Tasoev won gold medals in the weight categories up to 100 kg and over 100 kg, respectively. The Russians competed as neutral athletes.
— Are two world champions on the national team a task accomplished for this year?
“We have not set ourselves such tasks. After all, it was one of the first competitions we were allowed to participate in. We had to test our own strengths and show our level. It’s great that in such a difficult situation we have two gold medals. Many thanks to the International Judo Federation, which supported us in this situation with the Inal Tasoev medal. With the help of the entire global community, justice prevailed and Inal received her gold medal.
— Are you surprised by this decision of the IFJ?
– No. The international judo family is clear and known to me. We expected it.
— Are there any tasks for the Russian national team for next year?
“To get to the Olympics and win gold medals there,” Soloveichik told .
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11.
Source : MatchTV
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