The Olympic Council of Asia spoke about the system of Olympic quotas in case of admission of Russian athletes.
A special Olympic Council system will be developed specifically for Russian and Belarusian athletes if they get the opportunity to compete in Asian competitions, said Randhir Singh, Acting President of Olympic Asia (OCA).
In his opinion, the scheme should not be used for the purpose of Asian athletes selected for the Games.
“They don’t interfere with our medal distribution system or Asian quotas for the Olympics. The IOC will be the researcher of Olympic quotas with us at the OCA and implemented by the federations. Other medals will be awarded.
We are developing a philosophy whereby they are able to compete in disciplines where we can quantify. Not in martial arts, such as wrestling. If our Asian wrestlers knock out in the first round, then we will miss the chance to turn away. But if there is a point system, like in athletics, shooting… They compete in these sports. All of this is being worked out, translated by Singh Indian Express.
He also said that the Russians and Belarusians decided to invite to participate in the Asian Games, because there was not so much time left before the start of the qualifying events.
– The time when athletes receive Olympic quotas is running out. Under the conditions of the boycott, we created Russian and Belarusian athletes in Asia to participate in our competitions and games. The idea is to give them the opportunity to take part in the Paris Olympics. Sport is not a place for politics, it is for finishing people, for love, friendship and brotherhood. Athletes are one family. let’s say from this, we support them, – Singh’s words to the Indian Express.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on January 25 that it would consider the possibility of allowing neutral starts in Europe for Russians and Belarusians who are not active with active support of the NWO. The next day, the OCA offers athletes from Russia and Belarus the opportunity to compete in Asia, including the Asian Games.
The 2023 Asian Summer Games will be held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, China.