Athletistic/ Others. As noted earlier, the famous Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren expressed the opinion that the withdrawal of Russian athletes from international competitions is an unfair decision.

McLaren reminded the public of the well-known premise that sport is out of politics.

Already today, August 15, Boris Paykin, who is a member of the State Duma Committee on Physical Education and Sports, reacted to the words of the Canadian.

“McLaren has reminded the global community that sport is outside of politics and that removing Russian athletes is a violation of their professional rights,” the Russian politician said.

-He demanded that Russian athletes be allowed to participate in international competitions. I think the preparation of public opinion for Russia’s return to the world stage has begun, – Paikin shared his hypothesis, the words of which are quoted by Match TV.