War of Ukraine Minister of Sports Kurvinen maintains a strict line on the exclusion of Russia from international sports: “You cannot give up”

Kurvinen thanks the international sports federations and the International Olympic Committee for intervening quite quickly.

Minister of Sports Antti Kurvinen (kesk) followed the biathlon competitions on the spot in Kontiolahti for the first time on Saturday.

In the past, he has only seen the sport on television. On Saturday, the women’s and men’s World Cup sprints were competed in Kontiolahti.

Following the Games, Kurvinen also commented on international sports, from which Russia and Belarus have been excluded due to the war in Ukraine. There are no international competitions in Russia and Belarus, and athletes from the countries do not participate in international competitions.

“I think that was the only sensible solution. I have supported this line, ”Kurvinen tells HS in Kontiolahti.

Curvy discussed the matter with his Swedish counterpart.

Thursday night was a meeting of sports ministers or similar from 18 countries convened by Britain, which was also attended from outside the United States, Australia and South Korea.

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“Sport is strongly connected to the state system and economic elite of each country. In the midst of a terrible, criminal and illegal war, it is right that we exclude Russia and Belarus from international sports, ”says Kurvinen.

“It’s really, really unfortunate for athletes and fans that we’ve drifted into this situation.”

Kurvinen thanks the international sports federations and the International Olympic Committee for intervening quite quickly.

“They have been much criticized for not paying enough attention to ethical issues. It has now been tackled really vigorously and effectively. Thank you very much for that. ”

In Kurvinen’s opinion, it remains to be seen how long the situation will remain as it is today.

“The world cannot accept an illegal war of aggression on another country. The sports world is also suffering from it now, but you can’t give up. ”

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