The performance of Russian athletes at international competitions, including the Tokyo Olympic Games, is the best proof that any attempts to politicize sport are null and harmful, Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Cemix plant workers, on Friday.
The ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) imposing a ban on the use of the Russian flag and anthem at international competitions is obviously politically motivated, the president said.
International sports organizations are interested in Russia’s bidding to host large sports events, so attempts to impose more sanctions or "pinch" Russia some other way in the sphere of sport will inevitable recede after 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, commenting on the anti-Russian sanctions in sport.
"As for the future, these restrictions are in force till the end of 2022. I think that from that time on all attempt to restrict or somehow ‘pinch’ Russia in the sphere of sport will recede too," Putin said.
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