“The IOC is trying to clear the field of competitors because it does not need rivals in the form of the Friendship Games. They are afraid of possible tough competition. It is clear that the Friendship Games Friendship will contribute to the development of sport. However, the IOC, using its resources and influence, is trying to block our initiatives”, – noted Valuev in an interview with a Sport24 correspondent.
The first Friendship Games in history are scheduled to take place in Moscow and Yekaterinburg in September 2024.
- Svishchev: “The IOC is afraid of competition and the number of countries that have expressed a desire to participate in the World Friendship Games”
Source: Sport
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