State Duma Deputy Svetlana Jourova said that after the announcement of the list of Russian tennis players who will participate in the 2024 Olympics, Ukraine’s representatives are likely to contact French President Emmanuel Macron.
On Wednesday, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced that it had allowed Russian and Belarusian tennis players to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as neutral athletes.
— If a tennis player wants to go, even if the Russian side prohibits it, he will be able to participate. After all, the Russian side does not cover the costs of tennis players, which is why they were allowed to enter. When the list of admitted tennis players is approved, a number of countries will turn to French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine will be the first to rush, it will say that no Russian tennis player should participate in the Olympics . “What decision Macron will make is a big question,” Zhurova told .
The selection for the Olympics will be made based on the audiences, which will be published on June 10, the day after the end of Roland Garros. To qualify, tennis players must meet ITF criteria, including the Davis Cup (men) and the Billie Jean King Cup (women). However, exceptions to the rules are possible.
The Paris Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11.
Source : MatchTV
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