Another IOC press conference did not bode well for Russia. It was clear that there might be no question of any lifting of the sanction at the moment. Yes, some progress is being made in this direction, either Richard McLaren or Johannes Klebo opposed the removal of our country. Many understand that the athletes are not to blame for anything, and Russia is a powerful sports power, without which it is no longer so fun and interesting to compete.
However, it is not customary to talk regarding this in public space. Especially when it comes to the most politicized organization called the IOC. The head of communications, Mark Adams, began to answer questions, of course, from the topic regarding Russia. And confirmed everything we talked regarding above.
“The IOC Executive Board is constantly monitoring the situation in Ukraine. The Committee has already adopted sanctions and protective measures, they remain in force. The sanctions are that there should be no Russian flags, colors and symbols at international competitions, international federations should not hold competitions in Russia, all this remains in force, ”Adams said during a press conference following the first day of the IOC Executive Board meeting. .
Objectively speaking, Adams might not even talk regarding the return of flags and symbols. There is no hope for this in the near future. By the way, President of the Russian Biathlon Union Viktor Maigurov spoke regarding this in an interview with RIA Novosti. The organization sent a letter to the International Biathlon Union, in which they wrote why the Russians needed to be returned to the World Cup. At the same time, Maygurov stressed that our guys are ready to perform without a flag and an anthem. This is not a priority right now. The most important thing is to save the careers of athletes and not get lost in development.
Let’s go back to the IOC and Mark Adams. He did not end his speech with words regarding the maintenance of sanctions once morest Russia, but continued to explain on the basis of which they were initially adopted. And these explanations make your hair stand on end. Judge for yourself and especially pay attention to the last sentence.
There can’t be two opinions here. The IOC publicly admitted to the genocide of Russia in sports. Were they completely mad? There is no other way to interpret Adams’ words. He made it clear that the athletes were suspended because of their nationality, thereby violating all the foundations of the Olympic Charter and, in general, all the values of the Olympic movement. The question arises whether Adams did this deliberately or simply blurted out without thinking. Although it does not change the essence of the matter in any case.
Obviously, the IOC follows political directives. There were no illusions regarding this before, and now Adams has simply officially confirmed this. It will be very interesting to listen to the explanations of the organization when the conflict comes to an end and the time comes to return Russia to world sport.