Denmark opposes Russian athletes competing in supports

• Denmark’s cultural minister opposes Russian athletes competing in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
• Russia must be banned from all international sports, Jakob Engel-Schmidt says.
• Athletes from Russia may be permitted to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Denmark‘s cultural minister opposes Russian athletes competing in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Paris, even if they are flying a neutral flag.

“It is Denmark’s official position that we must not waver in relation to Russia,” Jakob Engel-Schmidt said.

“The government’s line is clear. Russia must be banned from all international sports as long as their attacks on Ukraine continue,” he said.

Athletes from Russia may be permitted to qualify for the Olympic Summer Games in 2024, according to information released by the International Olympic Committee last week.

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