Russia accused International Olympic Committee (IOC) have “double standards” for his management conflict in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas, and took advantage of this to demand full readmission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to sporting events.
“We demand from the IOC clear and unequivocal rejection of the practice of double standardsstrict application equal treatment of all athletes without exception and without discrimination for any reason“A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this Thursday, Maria Zakharova, according to the news agency TASS.
Zakharova He was referring to the recent statement The IOC said it would take action against athletes who boycott and discriminate against Israeli officials. Presiding body Thomas Bach understand this This conflict cannot be compared with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. and in cooperation Belarus.
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“Measures and recommendations adopted by the IOC are a consequence Russian army invasion of Ukraine during Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games 2022 in Beijing. This is a violation of the Olympic Truce in force at that time. violation of the Olympic Charter”, they targeted the IOC agency DPA.
The committee noted that “it continues monitoring the situation and its impact on Israeli and Palestinian athletes.”
In accordance with the Olympic Charter, the Israeli and Palestinian Olympic Committees have lived in peaceful coexistence for several decades.
Initially, The IOC disqualified Russia and Belarus participate in sporting events international after the invasion of Ukraine. However, a few months ago recommended to sports federations this would allow return of athletes from these two countries as neutral in individual tests and under stringent conditions.
However, this recommendation does not affect your participation in 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and in 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Cortina. In fact, last month the IOC suspended Russian Olympic Committee (ROC)but have not yet made any decision about whether Russian athletes will be allowed to participate in these next two competitions.
(according to information from Europe Press)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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