Moscow [Russia], February 3 (ANI): Attempts by a number of countries to politicise sports for their selfish interests have recently intensified which is fundamentally wrong and contrary to the very spirit and principles of the Olympic Charter, said Russian President Vladimir Putin on the eve of his upcoming visit to China, according to Xinhua.
Beijing [China], December 7 (ANI): After the US announced to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China slammed the Biden administration for the decision and called the move a 'pretentious act' that will lead to 'political manipulation' and grave distortion of the spirit of the Olympic Charter.