“We are against the word “boycott”. Under current conditions, the question of our participation in the Olympic Games is a question of foreign and defense policy.
This is why we will make decisions together at the highest level of government. We must take into account the feelings of our society and our athletes. Many of them have lost loved ones. They don’t imagine participating in competitions with the Russians.
Tarasova spoke about the IOC’s intention to monitor compliance with the admission criteria for Russians during the Olympics
If I had to personally compete with someone who supports Russian military policy, it would be very difficult for me to imagine it. The IOC has not yet made a decision. We hope that this will be correct, that the organization will take its responsibilities,” quotes the minister in Le Monde.
Source: Sport
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