According to the Minister of sports of Russia Vitaly Mutko, the situation with the Russian sports stabiliziruemost only after the cessation of political pressure on Russia. He also called for respect for “pure” athletes, reports RIA Novosti.
Mutko also said that the punishment of the Russian athletes skipping the Games because of doping violations by other athletes contrary to common sense. “You can’t punish an athlete who plays for the national team in 2016, for an offense committed by another athlete in 2008”, — said the Minister, adding that it is “absurd”, clear to any sensible person.
Previously the IAAF disqualified the Russian athletes. As a result, the Russians suspended from international competitions, including the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. To be able athletes who were not involved in doping scandal. Individually, the IAAF may lift the suspension.
