President of the Russian Wrestling Federation (FSBR) Mikhail Mamiashvili On , he said that Russian wrestlers dream of participating in the Paris Olympics, but the final decision has not yet been made.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in December 2023 that it would allow Russian athletes who successfully qualify for the 2024 Olympics to individual neutral status without a flag, anthem or other national symbol. The IOC also banned the participation of athletes associated with security forces or who have expressed support for the SVO.
— As for wrestling, there is a protocol that each athlete must implement in order to participate in the Olympic Games.
— They speak of newspapers with condemnation. Do the wrestlers have these papers?
— To be honest, I didn’t hear. We are trying to ensure that the international federation lives according to the charter, and as for the IOC, we see what its leader has unfortunately become. It’s a shame to look at those… It’s the insects that rule international sport today.
— The wrestlers have already obtained the right to participate in the Olympic Games. Will you go to the Games?
“If the athletes decide, if the situation of the country in which we live and which we represent is sufficient for such a decision, we will be at the Olympic Games.
– What do the guys say? Are they motivated to win?
— They prove it during licensed tournaments. They come (to tournaments) – some make it, some don’t. But they are once again turning towards a single dream: qualifying for the Games.
In any case, the decision will be made after the closing of the qualification possibilities for the Olympic Games. When the licensing process is behind us, then we will make a decision.
– What are you leaning towards now?
“I think that if we now discuss all the nuances and tasks that we solve on the world sports platform, we would not have enough time. Look at how many of our brothers and sisters on the wrestling mat express a universal and understandable position. The more we speak out, the less we follow the path of self-isolation, the more we will give worthy and sensible people a chance to wake up and stop being afraid. Say: “Friends are too much, we don’t want to participate in such a situation either. »
For example, it’s terrible to watch today’s Ukrainian team. Do you know what condition they are in unfortunately? They don’t want to communicate with them, they don’t shake their hands. They don’t get dinner invitations after the events. Does our federation receive such invitations? Certainly.
First of all, we are trying to solve a technical problem and, through our presence, we are trying to make people understand that there is no need to be afraid. If you have a position on this topic, you can express it. I’m talking about our friends from other continents and the EU.
— Or do you mean other presidents of Russian sports federations. Should we take an example from you?
– God forgives. We cannot talk about any dogma, everyone has the right to their own position. But we need to protect ourselves and our sport from loud epithets,” Mamiashvili said on the show “Loud! “. on the channel.
The Paris Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11.
Source : MatchTV
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