The State Duma of the Russian Federation named two people capable of returning Russia to world sports – Others

Deputy State Duma of the Russian Federation Dmitry Svishchev in a conversation with VseProSport he spoke about the presidential election IOC and potential communication with the organization upon return Russia into world sports, Sports.kz reports.

“You can and should talk with any person who will become the new IOC president. Degtyarev and I have already discussed this topic. I would like to say that we have at least two excellent negotiators with the IOC – Vitaly Smirnov and Shamil Tarpishchev. These are people who have the most powerful authority in the International Olympic Committee; people talk to them, they are respected and valued, despite all the political difficulties. You should definitely use them in your new work with the IOC,” said Svishchev.