Russian saber fencer Konstantin Lokhanov explained the decision to move to the United States by comfort in the country
Russian saber fencer Konstantin Lokhanov explained the decision to move permanently to the United States. It is reported by Sports.ru.
According to the athlete, on February 23, he flew to Munich, underwent surgery two days later and decided not to return to Russia. Lokhanov said that his best friend lives in America. “Initially, I just went to visit him. I have been to the USA five or six times before, I feel comfortable here. I speak English, ”said the athlete.
In addition, Lokhanov was surprised by the decision of the leadership of the Russian fencing team to exclude him from the national team. “This is strange: many athletes live outside the country and quietly remain members of the Russian team,” the fencer added.
On September 5, it became known that Lokhanov was divorcing Olympic fencing champion Sofia Pozdnyakova. It was reported that the Russian left for the United States to engage in coaching. Lokhanov offered his wife to go with him, but the fencer decided to stay in Russia and file for divorce.
Lokhanov participated in the 2020 Olympics, but did not win any medals. He is a two-time world junior saber champion.
Source: Lenta
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