Athletistic/Figure skating. Irina Rodnina, three-time Olympic figure skating champion and State Duma deputy, shared her opinion with a Sport24 correspondent about the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, expressing doubts about their attractiveness for Russian residents.

Previously, the IOC allowed Russian athletes to compete in the 2024 Olympics under individual neutrality status if certain conditions were met.

“It is obvious that for Russians the Paris Games will not become a primary topic, as was the case before. After everything that happened with the IOC and the pressure put on our athletes, many can be unpleasant to see only a small number of Russian athletes under a neutral flag.

Of course, there will be people who will monitor and support those who still represent Russia. But attitudes toward the Olympics have changed for the worse. So don’t expect these games to generate much interest in Russia. Most likely, they won’t even follow them. And how many Russian athletes will participate? Maybe there will be no one to support, ”said Rodnina.

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