“Sharp progress for the better is not worth waiting for yet” – Vylegzhanin on the lifting of sanctions against Russian athletes

Olympic medalist in cross-country skiing Maxim Vylegzhanin explained why the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not lift sanctions against Russian athletes in the near future.

— To be realistic, we understand that many countries oppose this. When it comes to ski events, the FIS initially allowed the Russians to compete in neutral status. But representatives of other teams spoke negatively. Letters were sent to the federation, and she had to give in.

Everything goes to the fact that the IOC will do this sooner or later. They are perfectly aware of everything and are waiting for the end of the special operation. Further, the International Olympic Committee will return to this issue. You need to understand that they do not make decisions themselves, but are waiting for a call from above. But there is no need to wait for sudden changes for the better. Believe me, they will come crawling to us. Everything will be different. And the way they behave now does not climb into any gates. People dance to the tune of the United States. You look and you are just surprised, – RT quotes Vylegzhanin.