Russia forms committee to handle Olympics medal changes

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Russia's Sports Minister, Mikhail Degtyarev, made an announcement. He wants to share medals fairly from the Winter Olympics.

The minister said Russia lost at least 30 medals. He believes Western actions took these rights away.

Russia thinks this was not fair for their athletes. So, they must make things right for them.

The new group will meet for the first time in March. It will include sports people, politicians, and church members.

This committee will work permanently for the sports ministry. It will help with sports issues until at least 2030.

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Who is the Sports Minister of Russia?

Mikhail Degtyarev

How many medals does Russia believe they lost?

At least 30 medals

When will the new group meet for the first time?

In March

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