Former Olympic gold medalist Lars Frölander stands behind controversial decision to allow Russia and Belarus back into the heats

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Former Olympic gold medalist Lars Frölander stands behind controversial decision to allow Russia and Belarus back into the heats
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Just because you belong to a nation whose leaders make controversial and bad decisions, an entire nation should not be punished for it, Frölander, an expert commentator for SVT, tells the channel.

It was on Monday that World Aquatics made the controversial decision to allow swimmers from Russia and Belarus back into the heats. After competing as neutral athletes at last year's World Championships, they will now be allowed to compete under their own flags.

It's about holding on to our values, even when it's difficult. Human rights apply universally and not selectively. So I think it's a good decision, Frölander, Olympic gold medalist in the 100-meter butterfly at Sydney 2000, says.

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