Athletistic/MOK. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has called on athletes and governments to refuse to participate in the Friendship Games planned in Russia. The organization believes that Russia violates the principles of the Olympic Charter, in accordance with United Nations (UN) resolutions, and does not respect athletes and the principles of integrity in sport.

“The Olympic Movement categorically condemns any attempt to politicize sport, including the Russian government’s organization of events entirely subject to political influence. The IOC calls on all stakeholders and governments to renounce any participation in initiatives aimed at politically manipulating international sport and to express their support for this call,” reads a message published on the official IOC website.

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