Ukrainian tennis player Oleg Prikhodko opposed the conviction of Russian athletes
The second racket of Ukraine in doubles Oleg Prikhodko opposed the condemnation of Russian athletes. His words are quoted by the Big Tennis of Ukraine portal.
“I believe that such condemnation of athletes only fuels the conflict more. Thus, athletes begin to organize a war on and off the court, forgetting the basic principle of sports, ”Prikhodko said, adding that he has many friends in Russia.
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The tennis player said that the Tennis Federation of Ukraine (FTR) recommended that he not play in tandem with Russian Yan Bondarevsky, but he continued to perform. “I played a couple with my friend – nationality does not matter to me. In my opinion, a person should be judged for his actions, and not for his nationality,” Prikhodko said.
In the spring, Russian tennis players were banned from playing in tournaments in the UK. Due to sanctions, domestic athletes were forced to miss Wimbledon.
Russian and Belarusian tennis players play at tournaments of the Association of Tennis Professionals and the Women’s Tennis Association in a neutral status. Athletes in all tournaments are deprived of the flag and anthem. At the same time, Russians are forbidden to play in tournaments under the auspices of the International Tennis Federation.
Source: Lenta
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