Russia appreciated the IOC's statement on the US boycott of the Olympic Games
State Duma Deputy Zhurova: with its statements the IOC confirms political neutrality The International Olympic Committee confirms its political neutrality and impartiality with its statements. So, in an interview with Lenta.ru, Olympic speed skating champion and Russian State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova appreciated the IOC's comment on the US decision to declare a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing. Earlier, the IOC commented on the White House's statement on the refusal of the American leadership to attend the Beijing Olympics. Representatives of the organization clarified that they respect Washington's decision. The IOC explained that the presence or absence of government officials and diplomats at the Games is a private matter for each country. In the matter of the diplomatic boycott of the Olympics, the IOC decided to remain politically neutral. The US decision should not bother the IOC With its statements, the IOC proves its political neutrality