Russian athletes, coaches react to ICO decision on Rio 2016

Yelena Isinbayeva, pole vault

Excluding the whole Russian team would’ve been a big mistake and IOC understood its scale. It would’ve been a global scandal, which it doesn't need.

Dmitry Ushakov, trampoline

We were sitting in front of the TV for hours, waiting for this decision. International Gymnastics Federation wants to see Russia in Rio. We’re happy.

Irina Viner-Usmanova, head of the Russia’s Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation

A wise decision by IOC and its president Thomas Bach, a true athlete, Olympian and champion. He knows how it feels to train and then not compete.

Soslan Ramonov, free-style wrestling

It couldn’t have been any other way as there can be no Games without Russia. It would’ve been a farce if a different decision was made. I’m happy.

Alla Shishkina, synchronized swimming

I’m in such a stress now. I don’t know how it will affect us psychologically at the Games. But we never stopped our preparations, not even for a second.

Amina Zaripova, rhythmic gymnastics coach

We’re happy. Our girls are crying with joy. It’s all clean in our sports. We don’t use doping, never used it and never will.

atyana Pokrovskaya, synchronized swimming, head coach

Justice prevailed. It’s great that innocent athletes won’t be punished and take part in the Olympic Games after all.

Sofiya Velikaya, sabre fencing

I dream of gold. I only think about the top spot. Moreover I’d like to win two medals. There are chances to win both individual and team events.