Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation Oleg Matytsin at the forum “Russia – a sports powerhouse” in Kemerovo, he stressed that Russia is committed to the principles of openness, and also assessed the potential for sports cooperation between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
— We assume that our countries are self-sufficient. Today we are in Kemerovo. In the morning, we visited the complexes put into operation. The potential of the regions, the potential of our countries makes the implementation of all plans real. The strategy adopted in the EEU involves the development of sport.
Our president always says that Russia is open. We are ready to invite friends, share the experience. Sport should not be politicized. No means of discrimination should be used. Our task is to find new ways for our countries to compete on each other’s territory. We are not in favor of creating an alternative to the IOC or the international federations. We are looking for new competitive opportunities for our athletes. We have a positive experience – the first matches of the CIS countries in Kazan.
We did not falter during the sanctions period. We have assessed our potential and look to the future with absolute confidence. We are always open to dialogue and always faithful to the principles of friendship,” Matytsin said.
Source : MatchTV
