Athletistic/Others. According to Dmitry Svishchev, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sports, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach was the subject of his own mistakes and confusion in his statements . It should recognize these mistakes by allowing Russian athletes to participate in international competitions under the national flag and anthem.

In his speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Bach stressed that athletes should not be held responsible for the actions of their governments and national Olympic committees. Svishchev believes that Bach was confused in his statements and should clearly recognize the right of Russian athletes to participate in competitions under Russian symbols.

The president of the commission stressed that the lack of a clear position from the IOC creates confusion and tensions in relations between athletes and federations. He called for admitting mistakes and adopting an important declaration that would clarify the situation and allow Russian athletes to compete under their national symbols.

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