International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday hit down severe criticism from Ukrainian officials, who allegedly body She was perpetuating the war after she declared that the Russians could have chance to qualify for Paris Olympics 2024.
Advisor to the Ukrainian President Mykhailo Podolyak at the weekend described his headquarters in Lausanne body It also promotes “mass violence, killing and destruction,” he said on Russia’s presence at the Games on Monday will give the country “a platform to promote genocide”.
The International Olympic Committee refuses in More powerful possible terms This and other defamatory statements.” in Permit. It cannot serve as a basis for Any constructive discussion.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who last called week for a campaign To prevent Russian athletes from competing in Paris asked to visit Denmark prime minister for support on Monday.
In his nightly video address, Zelensky vowed to “protect sports structures and international The Olympic movement was prevented from losing its credibility through efforts of some reps of sports bureaucracy to allow Russian athletes in international competitions. “
Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine on Feb 24 last year saying it wanted To protect its security and Russian speakers. tens of thousands of people were killed and millions driven from homes.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba earlier drew attention to fact That many Russian Olympians have relationships with the militaryincluding by means of competition for sports affiliate clubs with the defense Ministry.
“An army that commits atrocities, kills, rapes and pillages. This is who the ignorant International Olympic Committee wants to put under the white flag to allow competition,” Kuleba wrote. on Twitter.
Russia has denied allegations that its forces committed atrocities in Ukraine.
said the International Olympic Committee last The week I welcomed a proposal from the Olympic Council of Asia for Russian and Belarusian athletes have them chance to compete in Asia.
can bear also Include Olympic qualifying eventsgiven that Russian and Belarusian athletes are not capable of this compete in Europe because various restrictions and bans So is the opposition caused from Russia invasion.
International Olympic Committee added Then, however, each sports federation was the “sole authority.” for It international competitions. “
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced any attempt to put pressure on Moscow out of international sports because of what you call it special military proces in Ukraine is doomed fail. “
International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday hit down severe criticism from Ukrainian officials, who allegedly body She was perpetuating the war after she declared that the Russians could have chance to qualify for Paris Olympics 2024.
Advisor to the Ukrainian President Mykhailo Podolyak at the weekend described his headquarters in Lausanne body It also promotes “mass violence, killing and destruction,” he said on Russia’s presence at the Games on Monday will give the country “a platform to promote genocide”.
The International Olympic Committee refuses in More powerful possible terms This and other defamatory statements.” in Permit. It cannot serve as a basis for Any constructive discussion.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who last called week for a campaign To prevent Russian athletes from competing in Paris asked to visit Denmark prime minister for support on Monday.
In his nightly video address, Zelensky vowed to “protect sports structures and international The Olympic movement was prevented from losing its credibility through efforts of some reps of sports bureaucracy to allow Russian athletes in international competitions. “
Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine on Feb 24 last year saying it wanted To protect its security and Russian speakers. tens of thousands of people were killed and millions driven from homes.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba earlier drew attention to fact That many Russian Olympians have relationships with the militaryincluding by means of competition for sports affiliate clubs with the defense Ministry.
“An army that commits atrocities, kills, rapes and pillages. This is who the ignorant International Olympic Committee wants to put under the white flag to allow competition,” Kuleba wrote. on Twitter.
Russia has denied allegations that its forces committed atrocities in Ukraine.
said the International Olympic Committee last The week I welcomed a proposal from the Olympic Council of Asia for Russian and Belarusian athletes have them chance to compete in Asia.
can bear also Include Olympic qualifying eventsgiven that Russian and Belarusian athletes are not capable of this compete in Europe because various restrictions and bans So is the opposition caused from Russia invasion.
International Olympic Committee added Then, however, each sports federation was the “sole authority.” for It international competitions. “
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced any attempt to put pressure on Moscow out of international sports because of what you call it special military proces in Ukraine is doomed fail. “