“Will I go to the Olympics? No. And I will not receive neutral status. I'll keep an eye on it. But I don’t see myself as a neutral athlete,” Match TV quotes Chikunova as saying.
The Russian woman set a world record in the 200m breaststroke this year.
The IOC allowed Russians and Belarusians to participate in the Olympics in a neutral status. Those who have qualified in their sports will qualify for the Games. Athletes should not support the SVO or be associated with military departments.
The Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Earlier, Mishustin said that the IOC was under serious political pressure.