Who am I?
My name is Mariia and I am Ukrainian athlete who are against representatives of Russia participating in any international competitions, even individual ones and even under the white "Olympic" flag (so-called "Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs)"
Why am I against it?
Because I live in Kharkiv, Ukraine, during every workout, I worry about whether the rollerdrome building will be hit by a russian missile or an aerial bomb, as was the case with a nearby hypermarkets. Twice.
Because of Russian aggression, I have no school, no friends, and no healthy sleep. Sports are all I have left.
Because sports are not separate from politics - international sports are part of international politics. Allowing representatives of Russia to participate in international competitions means legalizing Russian aggression against Ukraine, legalizing the deaths of tens of thousands of Ukrainians, including hundreds of children.
Many of Russia's "neutral" athletes openly support aggression against Ukraine. The rest give their tacit consent.
From white, the Olympic flag turns red with blood. I am for fair sports spirit.
How to support me?
- whatch, like, comment, share, talk:
How to join?
If you are an athlette and what to join:
- Require your national federation to put pressure on the international federation and the IOC;
- Shoot your video with the appeal and send it to me - I will publish it here and on social networks of #fairsportspirit