Sharonov on World Aquatics criteria: “Our water polo teams are already preparing for the 2028 Olympics”

Russian Water Polo Federation President Eugene Sharonov says Russian teams are already preparing for the 2028 Olympics, as International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommendations on admitting Russians have clarified the chances back to international tournaments. in this sport.

The International Swimming Federation (World Aquatics) published on September 4 the criteria for the admission of Russian athletes to international competitions. Following the recommendations of the IOC, Russian athletes will not be able to participate in international competitions in team events. This completely excludes the participation of Russian water polo teams in tournaments under the auspices of World Aquatics.

– We have a team game sport, we have already understood everything, so we did not hope. We are already preparing for the next Olympics – there is no chance of qualifying. We are currently working on the organization of friendly matches. Our teams went to China, to Turkey, we are working on the dossier with Iran. Other countries, there are club invitations, very strong, we will look at it, because it is a good experience for the players. We are constantly organizing training camps, correcting some of our shortcomings, our flaws, the players are young, there is a lot of work to do,” Sharonov told .

The 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11. The 2028 Games will be hosted in Los Angeles.