President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskypreviously announced a “marathon of honesty”, in his address to the participants of the virtual summit of the ministers of sports of the partner states, he stated that terror and Olympism cannot be combined.
“Each of us knows what the Olympic principles are. Terror and Olympism are two opposites. They cannot be combined. Perhaps someone wants the “shredderization” of sports and the presence of a terrorist state in one form or another on the sports grounds of the world. Perhaps someone wants to neglect the Olympic spirit in order to help Russia by manipulating the letter of the Olympic principles. But we must protect life. We must protect our values. You and I must stop aggression and fight against those who choose the path of terror for themselves. We must defend the Olympic movement. I believe that we will protect! Ukraine has started a marathon of honesty, and I encourage you to join”– he said.
According to the president, representatives of a terrorist state have no place in sports and Olympic competitions.
As long as Russia kills and terrorizes, representatives of a terrorist state have no place in sports and Olympic competitions. And this cannot be blocked by some false neutrality or a white flag. Because Russia is now such that everything will be stained with blood – even the white banner. This must be acknowledged. And this should be recognized, in particular, at the level of the International Olympic Committee. Honesty is essential for the International Olympic Committee. Honesty, which he, unfortunately, lost. Honesty that will help stop Russian terror and bring peace closer”Zelensky said.
As FACTS wrote, earlier the Ukrainian Olympian explained why the 2024 Games in Paris should be boycotted.
Source: Fakty
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