Athletistic/OI-2024. Dmitri Vasiliev responded to statements by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo that Russian and Belarusian athletes would not be welcome in the French capital.

“Anne Hidalgo has no competence in this matter, since her task is only to provide a platform for the Olympic Games, and the question of inviting participants does not fall within her powers, but is decided by the International Olympic Committee . It’s just populism”, she is trying to draw attention to herself, her opinion is not decisive and nothing depends on her statements.

If the IOC reacts to this situation, it could have a negative impact on them. “That is why it is perhaps better for them to remain silent to avoid any misunderstandings among Russophobes,” Vassiliev shared in an interview with RIA Novosti Sport.

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