Russian athletes should only compete in international competitions under their national flag and with their own anthem because Russia is a strong power, the two-time Olympic bobsleigh medalist told . Alexander Zubkov .
Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC ) in March recommended that international federations allow Russians and Belarusians who did not support the special operation to participate in international competitions as neutral athletes. At the same time, the organization has offered not to allow athletes associated with the armed forces or security agencies to participate in the competition. In addition, the recommendations exclude the participation of Russians and Belarusians in team tournaments.
These IOC conditions are very strict. Sport must be practiced by sportsmen and under no circumstances by politicians. Politics has taken over all of sport. Today, Russian athletes are very competitive, it is wrong to dismiss them. My opinion is unequivocal – we should only play under our own banner, under the Russian flag, with our own anthem, because Russia is a strong power, Zoubkov told .
Source : MatchTV
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