The Association of African NOCs issued a statement following the provisional lifting of the suspension of the Russian Olympic CommitteeShe expresses there " his unconditional support for all decisions taken by President Kirsty Coventry and the IOC Executive Board concerning the Russian Olympic Committee and Russian athletes ». The Olympic Council of Asia also applauded this decision.which was less unanimously supported by international federations.
« What is the logic, the social philosophy, or even the psychology that underlies the fact of hold young teenagers accountable for the actions of their governments or their political leaders? Wouldn't it be wiser to think about their future? It's certainly a question that answers itself… No, they have no control and therefore shouldn't suffer the consequences of actions beyond their control " explains ANOCA.
« ACNOA remains a fervent advocate of political neutrality and firmly opposes any attempt to manipulate sport for political ends. This is why ANOCA calls on governments worldwide and in Africa to respect the neutrality of sport and to allow it, as a tool of soft diplomacy, to fully play its essential role, that of bring people together and fill the gaps “, she concludes.
