Athletistic/MOK. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has expressed concerns over African athletes competing in the World Friendship Games in Russia, warning them of the possibility of being excluded from future Olympics.

“They must realize that by participating in these Friendship Games, they are taking a certain position,” he said.

What are the risks involved? For example, in the context of the Olympic Games, these Friendship Games are a political game similar to the Spartakiad of the Soviet Union era. Last year, before the last BRICS Games were held in South Africa, we took steps to ensure that they had no impact on the global sports community,” Bach said.

The Paris Summer Olympics are scheduled for July 26 to August 11.

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