Russia has received optimism the choice of former Zimbabuense Kirtry Coventry as the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)Hope he raises his exclusion from international competitions imposed by his predecessor, German Thomas Bach, for the war in Ukraine.
“Coventry has a rich organization experience and enjoys authority with its colleaguesWhat is confirmed in the election, “said Oleg Matitsin, head of Duma’s sports committee or Chamber of Deputies, in the local press.
The former Sports Minister added that the brand new IOC “has the necessary features for a successful IOC management.”
In particular, he emphasized that as an ex -chief of the COI Athlete Commission “understands what processes require special attention”, so he wants to defend the “true Olympic ideas.”
The head of Russia’s Ski Federation, Yelena Vialbe, very critical of the IOC, She was glad that it was a woman who ruled the Olympic movement.
“Moreover, a female sport whose statements are encouraging flashes. For example, athletes must compete. We expect a constructive dialogue,” he said.
Russian Sport Minister Mikhail Degtiariv, congratulated Thursday at Coventry, who wanted that under his command the IOC was a “strong, free and prosperous organization.”
“And Russia returns to the Olympic pedestal“She told Telegram.
Russian president Vladimir Putin, also sent a telegram greeting to Zimbabuense.
“Vote results prove to convince their high prestige in the sport world and They are recognizing your remaining personal achievements“The letter was pointed out.
Recently, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said Russia intends to participate in the song and flag at the Winter Olympic Games held in Italy in 2026.
In March 2023, the IOC recommended participating in the Olympic Games in Paris of Russian athletes in individual modalities – sports sports are excluded – exclusively under neutral flag and only in conditions unrelated to Russian Armed Forces.
During the Paris Games 15 Russian athletes participatedCompared to 209 athletes competing at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games in 2022.
Previously, Russia had tried to organize an alternative contest at the Olympics called World Friendship Games, which Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to postpone in the lack of interest of international athletes.
The Russian Sport has become a international outcome, first due to state doping and since 2022 of the military campaign in Ukraine.
Source: La Verdad
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