The Russian government recently announced a major change in how they prepare athletes for the Olympics and Paralympics. A committee that was supposed to get Russian athletes ready for these games has been officially dissolved, following an order signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. This decision, published on the government’s official website, might sound like a big deal, but experts say it’s more of a technical adjustment than a sign that Russia is planning to boycott the Olympics.
This committee was created in 2014 after the Sochi Winter Olympics to make sure athletes were well-prepared for future events. They coordinated many logistical tasks, like setting up training camps and arranging flights. But over the years, it became clear that other groups were actually handling most of these responsibilities. The Presidential Sports Council, for instance, took on many of the committee’s duties, while the Center for Sports Training handled athlete preparation directly.
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