Russian oligarch called to 'send the leadership of the IOC away'.

Russian businessman and president of the International Boxing Association (IBA) Umar Kremlev sharply criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC), stating that sport has become a political tool. Kremlev urges not to cooperate with the IOC and accuses its leadership of losing the community's trust.

'The IOC leadership has long been time to simply send them away and do our own thing. The International Olympic Committee and Thomas Bach have long lost trust. Instead of being peacemakers, they use sport as a political tool, which undermines the very essence of competition. Where there is no Russia, there is virtually no real sport. The conflict between Israel and Iran shows that double standards are a reality. Bach and his team ignore the problems, and they should be excluded from international sports associations. Where there is no Russia, there is no peace,' Kremlev stated.

It should be emphasized that the IBA was excluded from the IOC due to violations of financial, judging, and ethical standards. In addition, Kremlev's position and his links to Russian President Vladimir Putin raise great interest. Umar Kremlev's statement has sparked lively discussions in the sports community, especially in the context of the politicization of sport and its impact on international relations.

Umar Kremlev made serious accusations against the IOC, calling for not to cooperate with it, and underscoring the issue of the politicization of sport. His statement prompts consideration of the importance of the purity and non-politicization of major sporting events.