“I didn’t understand what he meant with his statement. Maybe they want to leave politically somehow, since the first thing that is forbidden to do in the world of sport is to make political statements. Obviously they are not suspended for security reasons, but for political reasons. No need to tell fairy tales,” Rodnina said.
Earlier, Bach expressed his support for Russian athletes and pointed out that the sanctions were due to the desire to ensure safety during competitions.
Source: Sport
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