Musochranov refuses to give up on the Olympic dream
RUSSIA: Challenger weightlifter Oleg Musochranov told AFP that “Russians never give up” as he looks to sit out the Paris Olympics later this year. Although he won’t be 33 until 2028, the four-time Russian champion is already eyeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. “It’s not the end of the world,” he said. Musochranov said he would only consider competing in this year’s quadrennial event if “the Russian national anthem was played and the flag was present.” Neither will feature at the Paris Games from July 26 to August 11 due to restrictions imposed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as
