The statement by the IOC representative calling for a boycott of the World Friendship Games in Russia clearly demonstrates that the organization, once called upon to promote the development of sports cooperation in the world, at the instigation of its Western sponsors, does not support not just illegal restrictions. against the Russians, but also tries, in violation of its mandate, to interfere in the internal affairs of sovereign states,” Zakharova told TASS.
On November 15, James McLeod, director of IOC relations with the National Olympic Committees, called on all NOCs to refuse to participate in the Friendship Games.
Source: Sport
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