Olympic medalist cyclist Dmitriev said he intends to prepare for the Asian Games, if there is a chance to talk to them

Olympic bronze medalist in track cycling Denis Dmitriev said he intended to prepare for the performance at the Asian Games if Russian athletes had the opportunity to compete.

Previously, in most sports, against the background of the situation in Ukraine, athletes from Russia and Belarus were deprived of the opportunity to participate in international tournaments. On Thursday, the Olympic Council of Asia announced that it had offered to give athletes from Russia and Belarus the opportunity to compete in Asia, including the Asian Games.

— I think it is important for our cycling to take every opportunity to compete. You have to look for those odds and not stew in your own juices. The Asian Games are a good chance, I intend to prepare for them if I have the opportunity to express myself. And, of course, we have to fight for our return to the international scene. I am for it with all my hands and feet,” Dmitriev told .

The 2023 Asian Summer Games will take place from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou (China).