The coach of the Italian cross-country skiing team, Markus Kramer, supported the International Olympic Committee’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian athletes. This came in an interview with Sport 24.
— Now young skaters from Russia have prospects and motivation! – said the specialist.
Kramer led the Russian cross-country skiing team from 2015 to 2022. In his opinion, the IOC’s decision opens new opportunities for young Russian athletes, reports said. edition.
On July 7, the International Olympic Committee decided to restore membership in the Russian Olympic Committee and recommended lifting the restrictions imposed on Russian athletes. At the same time, reports emerged that FIFA will consider the issue of accepting Russian clubs and teams into tournaments. “Moscow Evening” discussed with experts whether our footballers are expected to return to international competitions.
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said that the International Olympic Committee’s decision to restore the rights of the Russian Olympic Committee has become a green light for international federations to restore the rights of all athletes in the country.