"It is very difficult for Russian and Belarusian shooters to perform in Europe. As you know, the Olympic spirit is friendship, respect and peace, but the political situation is different. I will talk to the head of the IOC, Thomas Bach, and we will soon find out how everything will happen.
Our position is to gradually return Russians to international competitions, because it is not good that athletes pay this bill. But, of course, if there are military personnel and police among them... I hope we will find a solution to this problem, "the Indian Express quoted Rossi as saying.
On January 25, the International Olympic Committee called on the federations for various sports to consider the possibility of admitting Russians in a neutral status. The head of the IOC, Thomas Bach, also said that the governments of the countries should not decide on the admission of athletes to international competitions.
Earlier, The Minister of Sports Oleg Matytsin spoke about the imminent possible admission of Russians to participate in international competitions.