Three-time Olympic champion and State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina expressed the opinion during a conversation with a correspondent that the upcoming statement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a provocation.
On Wednesday, the IOC said it would consider admitting neutral Russian and Belarusian athletes who do not actively support the CBO to international competitions. Previously, in most sports, against the background of the situation in Ukraine, Russians were deprived of the opportunity to participate in international tournaments.
I think everyone is talking about the same thing. What I think? Like everyone. It’s a provocation and we’re not going to let it happen. I understand it hurts. Athletes worry because an athlete’s life is short, but now is not the time to make concessions. Because it will be discord in society and among athletes,” Rodnina told .
Source : MatchTV
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