MOSCOW, January 17 Member of the State Duma Sports Committee Boris Paykin (LDPR) expects Russian athletes to face severe psychological pressure and biased refereeing as the 2022 games will be played in a difficult political environment. fidelity to sports and Olympic traditions will be more important for them than political intrigues,” the deputy said. He noted that this year the Olympics will be held in a difficult political environment. the principle of fair competition,» Paikin added. The deputy also said that the Beijing Olympic Games are an event that the whole world is waiting for, and for athletes it is an opportunity to compete for the main awards hells in their careers, «for the fans — a time of hope and admiration.» «We will wait for victories, but most importantly — a beautiful fight. It was not for nothing that the motto of the Olympic movement was supplemented with an important concept: «Faster, higher, stronger — together!» Pikin added.
