Fetisov is against the idea of holding the Olympics in Russia

Two-time Olympic hockey champion and State Duma deputy Vyacheslav Fetisov expressed doubts about the possibility of holding the Olympic Games in Russia.

Skepticism about holding the Olympics

Vyacheslav Fetisov commented on the proposal of the Minister of Sports Mikhail Degtyarev on the possibility of holding the Olympic Games in Russia. According to Fetisov, there are no grounds for this, since Russia still cannot return its flag and coat of arms, and its athletes are subject to moral and other types of pressure.

"What are the grounds for this? We can't return the flag with the coat of arms, our athletes are being lowered morally and in all other areas below the baseboard, and we are going to hold the Olympics," Fetisov said.

Criticism of the Minister of Sports

Fetisov also noted that the words of the Minister of Sports make him smile. Earlier, Mikhail Degtyarev said that Russia is ready to host the Olympic Games and emphasized that the country's infrastructure fully meets the high standards for hosting international events.

Current situation with Russian sports

Let us recall that Russian athletes are currently facing significant restrictions. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and other sports organizations have introduced a number of sanctions against Russian sports due to the events in Ukraine.

• Russian athletes are forced to compete under a neutral flag.
• Russia has been stripped of the right to host a number of international sporting events.

Prospects for holding the Olympics in Russia

Given the current situation, the possibility of holding the Olympic Games in Russia seems unlikely. However, according to some experts, the situation may change in the future.

In any case, in order to hold the Olympic Games in Russia, it is necessary to resolve a number of issues, including the restoration of the rights of Russian athletes and the lifting of sanctions by international sports organizations.

Conclusion

Vyacheslav Fetisov expressed reasonable doubts about the possibility of holding the Olympic Games in Russia. The current situation with Russian sports and sanctions from international organizations make this scenario unlikely.