Athletistic/ Others. Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin is likely to leave his post. This was reported by RBC Sport, citing a source close to the matter.

It is specified that the 59-year-old official could not join the new government, which will be formed by Russian President Vladimir Putin after the inauguration on May 7.

Matytsin has headed the Ministry of Sports since 2020. Previously, this position was held by Pavel Kolobkov.

Earlier, Matytsin responded to Guberniev’s comments that Russia was an unsportsmanlike country.

Matytsin: “Russia has not set itself the task of creating an alternative to the Olympic Games. We must not be seen as a threat. »



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