Putin supports Russia's athletes

“The exclusion of athletes from Russia and Belarus has not only violated the basic principles of sport, but also openly and cynically violates the fundamental rights that the United Nations enshrined in its 1948 Human Rights Charter,” the Kremlin chief said in Moscow on Tuesday. Numerous athletes are no longer allowed to take part in international competitions because of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. The ban first hit participants at the Paralympic Games in Beijing in March. With the reception, Putin wanted to show his support for the medal winners of the Olympic Games in Beijing. The 69-year-old, who enjoys playing ice hockey himself, particularly praised the figure skaters. “Such perfection is impossible to achieve dishonestly, through any additional devices and manipulations; In figure skating, all additives are unnecessary anyway,” he said, referring to Kamila Valieva, who caused a stir at the Games in Beijing after a positive doping test. Putin also congratulated Valieva, who was present, on her 16th birthday. Criticism of Olympic results Russian state television showed the athletes' thank-you speeches to the president, demonstrating their unity after Western sanctions during the war. At a meeting with sports officials, Putin called for Russia to organize its own games and participants from abroad in view of Russia's exclusion from international competitions. He also criticized the Russian team's performance at the Winter Games in Beijing in February. Putin said the goals he set for himself had not been achieved. In the past, the team was only allowed to compete there under a neutral flag because of sanctions in connection with state doping - and was expected to finish third in the medal table. In the end, the team only achieved six gold medals and ninth place overall.

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Putin supports Russia's athletes

At a champagne reception for top athletes in the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin harshly criticized the exclusion of numerous Russian athletes from competitions and sports associations.

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