AFP. "Thank you to everyone who defends the principles of Olympism." After the IOC decision, Russia's Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin on social media.
"By making such decisions, the IOC demonstrates total dependence on the political and business environment, losing its authority and independence," Matytsin said as quoted by AFP. The IOC EB director of communications Mark Adams confirmed that members of the Canadian NOC will be present in Mumbai for the Session, following the diplomatic row between India and Canada.
"To be honest, I know only about one of them. I know that Tricia Smith is definitely coming.
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