The ISU has postponed the decision on the admission of Russian athletes
The ISU has postponed the decision on the admission of Russian athletes.
original source: RSport
The ISU has postponed the decision on the admission of Russian athletes to competitions. This was reported by “R-Sport” with reference to a source familiar with the situation.
On September 27-28, a meeting of the International Skating Union (ISU) Council took place in Lausanne.
“The issue of Russian athletes’ participation in ISU events was discussed today, but no decision regarding their admission was made. Consequently, the decision on admitting Russians to the competitions has been postponed,” the source stated.
Russian figure skaters, speed skaters, and short-track speed skaters have been barred from competitions under the auspices of the ISU since March 2022.
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This is a purely politicized decision.
This is a purely politicized decision
I think just because an athlete represents their country internationally, despite their government’s involvement in wars, conflicts, etc, isn’t a reason to outright ban them. It isn’t an explicit statement of support and commendation to represent their nation internationally, and it’s unfair to ban any athlete who simply is citizen of that country, despite their government. It’s throwing the proverbial baby out with bath water, and unfair. And I don’t say just for Russian athletes, I think most any body in this situation would feel discriminated against. They are many Russians, who especially at the start of the war, set up protests, and were vehemently against the war. This is the government, not the people. (And as a side note, NATO was created with the goal of protecting European countries, Ukraine being more Slavic than European, from Soviet aggression, so right now, NATO should not ~rightfully~ exist.)
I think just because an athlete represents their country internationally, despite their government’s involvement in wars, conflicts, etc, isn’t a reason to outright ban them. It isn’t an explicit statement of support and commendation to represent their nation internationally, and it’s unfair to ban any athlete who simply is citizen of that country, despite their government. It’s throwing the proverbial baby out with bath water, and unfair. And I don’t say just for Russian athletes, I think most any body in this situation would feel discriminated against. They are many Russians, who especially at the start of the war, set up protests, and were vehemently against the war. This is the government, not the people. (And as a side note, NATO was created with the goal of protecting European countries, Ukraine being more Slavic than European, from Soviet aggression, so right now, NATO should not ~rightfully~ exist)
Russian athletes often support the Russian regime, which unleashed a cruel and aggressive war in Ukraine. I liked seeing Russian skaters before 2022, but now I’m deeply convinced that no Russians should be allowed in any international sport competitions. That would be an insult to Ukraine and the entire civilised world.
Hmm, national honor, respect and standing.
Western as in politics, government. lol, wrong interpretation.
Why do Russian skaters even need international medals? They have plenty of them to win domestically.
Western policy? NEWSFLASH: Russia is western country too. The majority of their population lives in the part of Russia that is close to Europe. They ain’t Japan or South Korea.
**SHOCKEER!!** (not) Typical western policy, kick the can down the road. Hmmm, reminds me of something they accused RUSADA of doing not to long ago. Adding injury to insult, another slap to the face. They really don’t give shit about this situation except to keep them out at all costs.