Athletistic/Skis. The President of the Russian Ski Racing Federation, Elena Vyalbe, expressed her opinion regarding the IOC’s recommendation not to allow athletes to participate in the Friendship Games in Russia.

“This once again confirms that the IOC is an organization prone to politicization and not really sporting. Obviously, the IOC is afraid of organizing such events, given its tendency to support various “gender” initiatives, which not all countries accept. This indicates that the organization is aware of the loss of its influence, “Vyalbe commented to the TASS agency.

Today, November 15, IOC Department Director James McLeod issued a statement calling on National Olympic Committees not to participate in the World Friendship Games planned for Russia.

  • Vyalbe criticized Vasily Berezutsky, who advised athletes to leave Russia


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