The IOC explained why Russian athletes did not receive sponsored phones.

Samsung, a South Korean company, is not involved in making decisions about the distribution of mobile devices among the participants of the Olympic Games in Italy. This was announced on February 18 by the company's press service.

"The company does not make decisions about the distribution of devices," Samsung told TASS.

The company clarified that issues related to the right to receive devices and their distribution are within the competence of the International Olympic Committee. The company recommended contacting the IOC for clarification and confirmation of relevant decisions.

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