Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko believes that due to the conditions created by the IOC, it will be difficult for Russians to get to the Olympic Games. Former Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov believes that athletes should make their own decision about participating in the Games.

FBI Secretary General Tatyana Kiriyenko says that Russian boxers are receiving personal invitations to the Olympics. Russian swimmers, who were also subject to strict requirements by World Aquatics for admission to the Games, seem to have found an opportunity to compete under their flag.