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Competition Ban on Russian Athletes is Major Mistake: Ethiopian Athlete

Competition Ban on Russian Athletes is Major Mistake: Ethiopian Athlete

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Competition Ban on Russian Athletes is Major Mistake: Ethiopian AthleteThe dreams of young Russian athletes should not be shattered by the ban, renowned... 09.07.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Competition Ban on Russian Athletes is Major Mistake: Ethiopian AthleteThe dreams of young Russian athletes should not be shattered by the ban, renowned Ethiopian athlete Haile Gebrselassie told Sputnik Africa.Emphasizing that politics has no place in sports, he noted that a medal won at an international competition without Russian athletes loses its true value.The focus should remain on people, children, and talented individuals, whose lives should not be ruined, the two-time Olympic gold medalist emphasized.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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