Putin criticized countries that continue to suspend Russian athletes The head of state said that political restrictions in sports contradict the Olympic Charter and the principles of democracy. According to him, some countries do not meet their obligations and ignore the decisions of the sports courts. Earlier, on July 7, the IOC rescinded its recommendations to expel the Russians. After that, several international federations allowed athletes to return to competitions. In late October, the Court of Arbitration for Sport also lifted restrictions on Russian hockey teams. At the same time, bans on track and biathlon remain. Putin called on the Russian Olympic Committee to continue working to protect the rights of athletes.

Putin criticized countries that continue to suspend Russian athletes The head of state said that political restrictions in sports contradict the Olympic Charter and the principles of democracy. According to him, some countries do not meet their obligations and ignore the decisions of the sports courts. Earlier, on July 7, the IOC rescinded its recommendations to expel the Russians. After that, several international federations allowed athletes to return to competitions. In late October, the Court of Arbitration for Sport also lifted restrictions on Russian hockey teams. At the same time, bans on track and biathlon remain. Putin called on the Russian Olympic Committee to continue working to protect the rights of athletes.