Kolesnikov answered the question about the possible change of sports citizenship in order to participate in the Olympic Games

russian swimmer Kliment Kolesnikov On , he said he had no intention of changing sport citizenship to compete in the Olympics.

– I just wouldn’t want to live in another country, because I like it here. I’ve been to a lot of places and trained, but I’m used to it and I want to stay here. If we are talking about whether I would change sports citizenship to go to the Olympics, no, Kolesnikov said on .

The Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

Kolesnikov is a two-time Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games medalist, as well as a six-time short course world champion.

At the end of March, 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.

Source : MatchTV

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