The functionary spoke at a joint press conference with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.

So, Bach said that the organization in the near future does not plan to cancel the recommendations on the elimination of representatives of Russia and Belarus from international sports competitions.. In addition, he promised support for our athletes and joining the fundraising for the restoration of the sports infrastructure of Ukraine..

Zelensky stressed that it is necessary to continue international efforts to prevent "

" I am grateful to Mr. President for his uncompromising position on the removal of Russian and Belarusian athletes from official competitions under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee. While Russia is trying to destroy the Ukrainian people and conquer other European countries, its representatives have no place in the sports community of the world,” the President of Ukraine said..

Bach, in turn, noted that his position on this issue remains "

In addition, Bach noted that the IOC was amazed at the intentions of our state to host the Winter Olympic Games.. He assured that the door for Ukraine remains open on this issue, and it can consult with the relevant commissions..

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Bach stressed that he arrived in Kyiv to express solidarity with the Ukrainian people, including athletes.

" We support in such a way that we can see a powerful, successful, proud Ukrainian national Olympic team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and the winter games in Milan and Cortina,"