The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics were the main focus of a meeting between Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev and Paolo Zampolli, US President Donald Trump’s special representative for global partnerships. The meeting in Bishkek addressed sports-related issues as well as Russian athletes’ preparations for the event.
The meeting took place during the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek. Degtyarev said sports issues were discussed every time he met with Zampolli.
The Russian minister said the sides were holding talks to keep sport separate from politics and were seeking common ground. Degtyarev also noted that Russian athletes were actively preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.