“It is being discussed behind the scenes that sooner or later Russians and Belarusians will have to be returned to the international arena.
It is obvious to everyone that an absolutely politicized decision has been made in relation to them, which destroys everything on which the international sports community has been built for many years, ”Match TV quotes Kruglov.
At the same time, he stressed that in the light of the geopolitical situation in the world, the decision to extend the suspension of our and Belarusian biathletes was read.
Kruglov also called the words of the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach about the possible return of our athletes in a neutral status an absolutely groundless statement.
The IBU Congress extended the suspension of Russian and Belarusian biathletes from participation in international tournaments.
The IBU also retained the suspension of the RBU and BSE membership.
The IOC recommended that sports federations not allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in competitions due to the situation in Ukraine.
Earlier, well-known commentator Dmitry Guberniev said that the IBU would not return the Russians to international competitions.