All-Russian Federation of athletics and the athletics Federation of Ukraine signed a contract on the performance of the Crimean athletes at competitions from the national team of the Russian Federation, said acting President of the all-Russian athletics Federation (vfla) Vadim zelichinok.
"Let's start with the fact that this group can act at national Championships and international (level) they should still go. But in theory they would be permitted, they have the opportunity to perform. We already Rebrik played in the Russian Cup. No financial compensation (the Ukrainian side) no, we agreed, " said He, answering the question about the possibility of Crimean athletes from the national team of Russia on international arena.
He also said that the Crimean athletes will be able to speak at the 2015 world Championships of the national team of Russia in case of successful selection." in theory Crimean athletes will be able to speak from the national team Russia at the world Championships in Beijing. Let's say, until not all: as long as two or three athletes are not resolved before the end of the question. But those who can really get into the team, if more are selected, will be able to actually speak. For example, (European champion 2012 in the javelin Faith) Rebrik will have the opportunity to perform at the world Cup, " said zelichinok. In June, the 26-year-old Rebrik were already under the Russian flag on the stage of "Diamond League" in Rome, finishing in eighth place, reports RIA " Novosti ". Zelichinok also told that in the near future under the banner of the national team of Russia will pass several Crimean athletes: "by the people, for which the discussion was conducted (seven people), the issue has been resolved, But we have a couple of people who did not appear in those lists. According to him there are certain points because they were to us very interesting, for this reason, we subject them engaged. But we'll do it." However, He drew attention to the fact that these citizens are currently of interest for the national team of the Russian Federation until not imagine, But respecting the rights of athletes, we will decide on, and in the main group all the formalities are complied with." First He stated that the transition of seven Crimean athletes in the national team of the Russian Federation has been executed without payment of financial compensation of the athletics Federation of Ukraine. World championship in athletics in 2015 will be held from August 22 to August 30 in Beijing.

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