World Athletics' Reluctance to Take Constructive Steps

World athletics champion Olga Bogoslovskaya commented on the new case filed by the Russian Athletics Federation (VFLA) against the World Athletics. Bogoslovskaya stated that the World Athletics' reluctance to take constructive steps led to this lawsuit.The Russian Athletics Federation has applied to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to appeal against the sanctions imposed by World Athletics. Bogoslovskaya said that this step was taken because World Athletics did not want to negotiate or take any constructive steps.The world champion emphasized that the restrictions on Russian athletes are politically motivated.

As for World Athletics, Sebastian Coe said that nothing has changed for them and this big ban has been in place since 2015. Therefore, as the Russian side, we decided to object to this obvious injustice through legal means.

Bogoslovskaya claimed that World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has a personal interest in preventing Russians from participating in competitions.

You remember, (Philip) Craven was at the head of the International Paralympic Committee. And at that time, there was no contact, let alone a productive meeting, with the Russian side.

Bogoslovskaya explained that the lawsuit means that Russian athletes will be reinstated in the short term, as everything is being done in accordance with the law.

The violation against Russian athletes is obvious. I think these problems can only be solved by showing our power within the legal framework.

The Russian Athletics Federation is working with a very reputable foreign firm on this case and has both financial and legal resources.The World Athletics' attitude is an example that shows they are doing everything to prevent Russian athletes from participating in international tournaments.The case filed by the Russian Athletics Federation is seen as a step that can legally resolve World Athletics' reluctance to take constructive steps.