216 Russian athletes expected to compete at Beijing 2022

MOSCOW - Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov said Wednesday that 216 Russian athletes were expected to take part in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

"There will be about 450 people altogether including 216 athletes. So far, 102 athletes have received qualifications," TASS news agency reported citing Pozdnyakov.

The 2022 Olympic Winter Games will take place in Beijing from February 4 to 20.