Bulgarian Ex-Minister and Shooting Sports Legend Endorses IOC Neutrality Amid Russia, Belarus Olympic Dilemma

Vesela Letcheva, a former acting Minister of Youth and Sports in Bulgaria and a shooting sports legend, recently voiced her support for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its stance on maintaining political neutrality in sports. Letcheva, a five-time world shooting champion, emphasized the importance of the IOC's efforts to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as neutrals in international events, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Acknowledging her role as a member of the IOC's Committee on Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, Letcheva highlighted the significance of preserving the organization's credibility and staying detached from political conflicts.

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