MOSCOW, Aug 16, Oleg Bogatov. Chess player Sergey Karyakin stated that the statement lawyer Richard McLaren on the unfairness of the suspension of Russian athletes from participation in international competitions is caused by the awakening of conscience, but the general policy in the world towards Russia is unlikely to change. McLaren, who previously investigated anti-doping rule violations in Russian sports, said on Sunday that he did not consider it fair removal by international federations of Russians from competitions. But, in his opinion, until the situation in Ukraine is resolved, the world sports community will not change the decision made. «McLaren's statement is even surprising. But it happens that some people wake up conscience. Especially when before that they did something contrary to it And from time to time they want to speak out against what is happening. But I think that the policy in the world at the moment in relation to Russian athletes, unfortunately, will not change, «Karyakin said. «Of course, it would be better if we all lived in peace. But at present I see no reason for this. I believe that sports sanctions against us will increase,» the source added. In February, against the background of the events in Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee recommended that international federations not allow Russian athletes to competitions. Most organizations excluded the Russians from tournaments under their auspices, some allowed them to start in a neutral status.
