Sportivii ruși cer sprijinul ONU împotriva suspendării internaționale

Russian athletes have appealed to the IOC and UN for support in lifting the ban on their participation in international competitions imposed by World Athletics. They argue that the four-year suspension is ruining their careers, while World Athletics maintains its firm stance on the issue. In an open letter, the athletes emphasized the devastating impact of the sanctions on their lives, describing the situation as a collective punishment. They noted that other sports federations have allowed Russian and Belarusian competitors to participate under neutral flags, highlighting the unique exclusion faced by track and field athletes. World Athletics reiterated its decision to exclude these athletes, citing the integrity of competition as the primary concern.