russian biathlete Maxim Tsvetkov in a conversation with , he praised the five-time French Olympic biathlon champion Martin Fourcade for words in favor of the return of Russian athletes to international competitions.
Previously, Fourcade, in an interview with NRK, supported the possible return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions, saying he would be “ashamed of his country” if Russians and Belarusians were not allowed in the Olympics in Paris.
– I read Fourcade’s statement yesterday, congratulations Martin. Can his words play a big role because he is the representative of the IOC Athletes’ Commission? It’s hard to say, I don’t know,” Tsvetkov told .
The International Biathlon Union (IBU) confirmed in September 2022 the suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until further notice amid the situation in Ukraine.
At the end of January, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that it would consider the possibility of allowing Russians and Belarusians who did not actively support the SVO to participate in international competitions in a neutral status. At the moment, there are no specific criteria for possible admission.
The Paris Summer Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Source : MatchTV
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