Recall that the Russian Judo Federation decided not to participate in the competition after only four Russians were allowed to take part in the Games.
Russian judokas refused to go to the Olympics
“As for us, the guys were taken away from us. And the decision to participate in the Games is their personal decision, as well as that of the coaches, we have to go to the end,” Mamiashvili quotes.
The Paris Games will take place from July 26 to August 11. Russians and Belarusians were allowed to enjoy neutral status.
Source: Sport
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