Many skiers from other countries, except Norwegians, say they miss Russian athletes and wish them a quick return to international competitions, the Olympic champion told . Alexander Legkov .
Russian skiers are now suspended from international competitions due to the situation in Ukraine. International Olympic Committee (IOC ) announced in January that it would consider the possibility of allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes who did not actively support the SVO to participate in international competitions in a neutral status. At the moment, there are no specific criteria for possible admission.
– The IOC has no clear position, only talk. The fence also says “there is firewood”, here it is the same. Regarding possible boycotts, I have information that many foreign skiers, our foreign colleagues (with the possible exception of Norwegians) are very happy to see us. They say they miss us. “Come back, we want you to play with us!” But they don’t say it for the public, not in the media, but in private conversations.
And if politicians in some countries want to organize a boycott because of us, that’s their problem. I hope something will change in their minds. The IOC must finally express a clear position. I really hope that our athletes can go to the Olympics, even if they are neutral. I am for our athletes to go and win medals even in a neutral status. Everyone knows very well where he is from, what kind of country,” Legkov told .
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Source : MatchTV
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