President of the Russian Skating Union Nikolai Gulyaev on ‘s Loud, he said the Russians had a chance to return to international sport after the results of the International Skating Union (ISU) Congress.
— The majority of the delegates of the ISU congress did not support the proposal of the Ukrainian delegation to exclude the representatives of Russia and Belarus from the congress. We have a large Russian delegation in Thailand. But the most important vote will take place tomorrow. Delegates must vote on whether to accept the adoption of an article stating that the ISU management may have the right to decide on the non-admission of athletes from a country to international departures if events in that country violate one way or another traditions and principles. If this article is adopted, the ISU Congress will legalize the decision not to allow our athletes to participate in international competitions. From our country, Alexander Kibalko, the current head of this same committee, was appointed to the speed skating technical committee, and Andrey Nefedov was also appointed to head the short track committee. Kibalko is also in the running for a position on the ISU board.
Do we have allies? It gives me optimism that more delegates will still be guided by sporting principles and not follow such rabid and clearly Russophobic statements. A balanced position inspires positively, but don’t wait long, tomorrow’s vote will be decisive. We must pay tribute to both the skaters and to Kibalko. Everyone did a great job. I think we have a chance,” Gulyaev said on .
The ISU on the second day of the congress will consider the issue of extending the suspension of Russian athletes from competitions. The vote on this issue will take place on Tuesday.
Russian athletes due to the situation in Ukraine have been suspended from participating in international competitions under the auspices of the ISU until further notice.
Source : MatchTV
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