The Olympic team of Russia were allowed to play in Rio
The decision of the International Olympic Committee in respect of the Russian national team will preserve the value of Olympic medals - the words of the head of the gymnastics Federation of Japan Susa Watanabe.
In the history of the admission of the Russian team at the Olympics, it seems, come to an end. The IOC Executive Board has allowed Russian athletes to participate in Games. The world was divided into for and against. Those who believe that the Russian team should not be in Rio, and those who are convinced that to answer for involved in the scandal of athletes don't have the whole team. The decision of the IOC commented on the world anti-doping Agency, saying that much disappointed. It anti-doping Committee USA and 13 countries vehemently argued for the suspension of Russia from the Olympics, while Russian athletes, one after another spoke of the international Federation. They now decide who will go to Rio, and who is not. Allow those who have never been involved in doping scandals.
It is already known that the Olympics in Rio go Russian triathletes. This was confirmed in the leadership of the International triathlon Union. The Russian divers and synchronized swimmers also received assurances from the International swimming Federation that will participate in the Olympics. Positive reaction from the International tennis Federation. All 7 Russian players to meet the criteria of the IOC for participation in the games. In the Federation of swimming has not once openly declared that the suspension of Russia will lead to the termination of the development of the Olympic movement. European volleyball Confederation has called for Russian athletes to prepare for Rio. And there was not doubt the integrity of the Russian volleyball players and judokas.
For the games in Rio de Janeiro Olympic team of Russia will leave on July 28.
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