Russia: Putin wishes Olympians good luck, says Moscow against ‘politicisation of sport’

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Russian President Vladimir Putin wished the national Olympic team success at the Beijing Winter Olympics, speaking via videoconference from Novo-Ogaryovo on Tuesday.

“Here at home we will be rooting for you, to be proud of your achievements and believe that in the Olympic arenas you will surpass yourselves and show the highest class,” Putin said.

He added Russia was against “the politicisation of sport and demonstrative boycotts, and support traditional Olympic values, first and foremost equality and justice,”

The president also urged Russian Olympians to strictly comply with the requirements of the organising committee and follow all medical regulations in Beijing.

“I ask you and your teammates to strictly comply with the requirements of the Organising Committee of the Games and follow all medical prescriptions. Of course, it is the task of the Russian Government, FMBA, and the Olympic Committee to create the necessary conditions for this,” the President said.

Russia’s Olympic delegation includes 212 athletes. The 2022 Winter Olympic Games will be held in Beijing from 4 to 20 February.

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SOT, Vladimir Putin, Russian President (Russian): “I am well aware of how important it is to wish and hear wishes for good luck before a long road and serious trials. This is important for every person, for all of us. And the trials you are about to face are more than serious: tests of character, of willpower, and competition with the strongest athletes on the planet.”

SOT, Vladimir Putin, Russian President (Russian): “Major international competitions are also a big incentive for popularising sports in the society. I believe their main objective is to involve as many citizens as possible in sports and strengthen the friendship between nations. These approaches are shared by the organisers of the upcoming Games - our Chinese friends. Together we oppose the politicisation of sport and demonstrative boycotts, and support traditional Olympic values, first and foremost equality and justice.”

SOT, Vladimir Putin, Russian President (Russian): “Just like Russia, China has very good and extensive experience in organisation of major international events. I am confident that our friends will ensure all the necessary conditions - both in terms of the competition process, and with regard to the stay of the Games’ participants, and, of course, in terms of health security for athletes and spectators. I ask you and your teammates to strictly comply with the requirements of the Organising Committee of the Games and follow all medical prescriptions. Of course, it is the task of the Russian government, FMBA, and the Olympic Committee to create the necessary conditions for this.”

SOT, Vladimir Putin, Russian President (Russian): “The high level of competition will undoubtedly make the fight for the Olympic gold even more spectacular, acute and intense. But, as you know, in Russia we are not afraid of difficulties - they always make us even stronger, more united and self-confident. I am convinced all these qualities will be fully revealed in Beijing. Here at home, we will be rooting for you, to be proud of your achievements and believe that in the Olympic arenas you will surpass yourselves and show the highest class.”

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