Olympic speed skating champion and State Duma deputy Svetlana Jourova In the New Year, she wished Russian athletes to achieve good results, which could lead to their return to the international stage.
In February 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that international sports federations not allow Russians and Belarusians to participate in international tournaments. Later, the recommendations were relaxed and on December 8, IOC President Thomas Bach announced that he would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes who passed the selection process for the 2024 Summer Olympics into a neutral status individual. Russian athletes will be able to perform in Paris without a flag, anthem and other national symbols. The IOC banned the participation of athletes associated with security forces or who have expressed support for the SVO, as well as participation in team sports.
“I wish the athletes health and great performances in the New Year, so that the fans support them and do not demand any political statements from them. Athletes must do their job: display results close to world records. And so that the West can see this and think about their return,” Zhurova told .
Source : MatchTV
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