Short course swimming world record holder Kirill Prigoda on , he said that he did not expect any news about the possible admission of Russians and Belarusians to the Asian Games, but that he was ready to get in shape and compete.
On Saturday, it was learned that Russian and Belarusian athletes would be allowed to participate in the 2023 Asian Summer Games in a neutral status and outside the medal count. The total number of athletes must not exceed 500 people.
As the press service of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) told , Russians will be allowed to participate in the 2023 Asian Games if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allows them to participate in the Olympic Games in summer of Paris in 2024. The press service clarified that the final decision on the participation of Russians in the Asian Games will be taken with the cooperation of the IOC, OCA, international and Asian sports federations.
— What do you think of the possible admission of Russians and Belarusians to the Asian Games?
“I honestly didn’t expect such news. But during the summer, all kinds of information was thrown around so that they could let us in on different terms. Of course, in two months I can absolutely calmly get in shape, because I did not leave either the competition mode or the training mode, I did not give up swimming. Therefore, I will get in shape absolutely calmly and we will finally leave Russia, I have not traveled for a long time. I missed you,” Prigoda said on .
Prigoda is multiple winner of the world championships, world and European champion in short course.
On March 28, the IOC announced recommendations on the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions in a neutral status. Recommendations include individual eligibility, status neutrality, banning team sports, and banning athletes associated with security forces or who have expressed support for the CWO. A decision on the Paris 2024 Olympics will be taken “at the appropriate time”, said the IOC.
The 2023 Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8.
Source : MatchTV
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