Russian figure skater Alina Gorbacheva said she was ready to compete under a neutral flag
Russian figure skater Alina Gorbacheva spoke about a possible performance at international competitions under a neutral flag. It is reported by Sport24.
“Of course, I would like to fly under the flag of Russia, our country. But, probably, under the neutral is ready to go. The main thing is who you are in your soul, ”Gorbacheva said. The figure skater added that she had performed at international tournaments several times, where she really liked the atmosphere.
15-year-old Gorbacheva is the champion of Russia among juniors. At the adult championship of the country, the athlete took ninth place.
On February 17, two-time Olympic figure skating champion Evgeni Plushenko assessed the possibility of Russians performing under a neutral flag. “When they say that the performance of athletes under a neutral flag is a betrayal, I just laugh. The sports age is very short, if there is an opportunity to compete, you need to use it, ”he said.
Source: Lenta
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