
Russia can count on some allies in his desire to regain ground on the Olympic stage. Atilla Adamfi is one of them. The Hungarian, vice-president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and the International Bandy Federation, has positioned himself in favor of reintegration Russian athletes in an interview with TASS. "I would be happy to welcome Russia and Belarus back to the international stage, but until the IOC changes its approach to team sports, we will not be able to do anything., did he declare. I hope that the war will be over soon and a new IOC President will be elected in March, which will change the geopolitical situation and allow the Russian and Belarusian teams to return to the international stage." Thomas Bach's successor will be elected at 144th IOC Session, 19-21 MarchThe seven candidates will present their detailed programmes to IOC members at a closed-door meeting on 30 January in Lausanne, Switzerland.