Athletistic / Others. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) commented on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statement. Previously, he called the exclusion of Russian athletes from international competitions ethnic discrimination.

The IOC has denied these accusations.

Putin called the suspension of Russian athletes ethnic discrimination

“Participation in the Olympic Games is in no way a human right. The recent amendment to the Olympic Charter is not linked to this. We strongly reject these accusations that these measures constitute ethnic discrimination,” he said. said the IOC press release quoting the AFP.

Recall that the IOC is proposing to admit Russian athletes to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris (France) in neutral status.


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