Without flag, the anthem and medals: the Russian and Belarusian athletes about Asian games, but from approval are ready to allow International Olympic Committee

The Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to make a speech at Asian games 2023, however only in case International Olympic Committee is approved by their participation. It declared in Olympic council of Asia. Thus athletes come for start in the neutral status and will not be awarded by medals. In national federations positively estimate opportunity to get competitive experience, however do not agree with the laid-down discrimination conditions. Getty Images © Fang Jianfei/VCG Olympic council of Asia made the decision on the admission of the Russian and Belarusian athletes to Asian games which will take place since September 23 on...