“The celebration of the Olympic Games has turned into political theater” – Chicherova

Russian track and field athlete Anna Chicherova commenting on the possible participation of Russian athletes in the 2024 Olympic Games, said that the celebration of the Olympic Games has turned into political theater.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in late 2023 that it would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes who successfully qualified for the Olympics to individual neutral status without a flag, anthem or other national symbol. The IOC also banned the participation of athletes associated with security forces or who have expressed support for the SVO.

— You already said you wouldn’t go to the Olympics. And children’s dreams?

“I said I was grateful I didn’t have to choose.” I completely understand that athletes spend their whole lives for this moment. The Olympic Games have always been considered the most important sporting event, a celebration of sport and peace.

Another question is that this party has unfortunately turned into political theater. It’s easy to argue when you’ve already been there more than once and won, but what should those who have now replaced them do? I don’t know what is written in these famous stupid criteria. Let’s focus on the president’s words: athletes have the right to make their own choices.

— Are you going to watch the Olympic Games?

– Let’s see. If our team performs, I will watch. If they don’t do it, I will think about it,” Chicherova told Metaratings.ru.

The Olympic Games will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11.

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