Vladimir PutinThe Russian President said Tuesday at a meeting with the Russian government that “officials of international sports organizations often neglect the principles of Olympism. only with this harm the international Olympic movement.”
Putin emphasized that Russian athletes participate and plan to participate in various international competitions, and emphasized that sport should serve as a link between peoples and countries, “especially when conflicts arise.”
For his part, the Minister of Sports of Russia, Oleg Matitsincalculated that no more than 180 Russian athletes will be able to take part in the 2024 Olympic Games.
Passing qualification competitions does not yet guarantee participation in the Olympic Games, as there will be special requirements set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Therefore, according to the minister, if Russian athletes pass the qualifying competitions and the conditions of the IOC do not change significantly, “the maximum number of participants from the Russian side will be about 180 athletes.”
We consider it necessary to maintain a dialogue with international sports federations and defend our interests with the help of friendly countries.
Russian Nicol Rimarachin Diaz during the rhythmic gymnastics competition at the ALBA 2023 Games.
In addition, he pointed out that the decision on the participation of Russian athletes in Olympics 2024 “This will not be accepted until July 26, 2023.”
The current situation confirms the importance and necessity of further strengthening the sports agenda within the framework of such international organizations as the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.
Matitsin proposed in this sense to take advantage of Russia’s BRICS chairmanship and call the BRICS Games in Russia.
We believe that this is very correct, given the possibility of increasing the number of BRICS member countries.
Oleg Matitsin.
(According to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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