Rodnina said that the decision on the admission of Russians in a neutral status will not be made by Plushenko
Three-time Olympic champion in figure skating and State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina appreciated the words of two-time Olympic champion Evgeni Plushenko that Russian athletes could agree to perform without a flag. Her words are quoted by RBC.
Rodnina said that Plushenko cannot influence the decision to allow Russians to compete in a neutral status, since higher authorities are responsible for this. “Plushenko could say it emotionally. Well, what are we going to clutch at emotions now, ”she considered.
On February 17, Plushenko refused to consider the athletes who changed their sports citizenship as traitors. In his opinion, if there is an opportunity to compete in a neutral status, then you need to use it.
At the end of February 2022, many sports organizations, including the International Skating Union, banned Russians from participating in tournaments on the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee. At the same time, in some disciplines, such as tennis, MMA and chess, athletes continue to perform in a neutral status.
Source: Lenta
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