European champion Anastasia Kirpichnikova intends to play for France instead of Russia
European short course swimming champion Anastasia Kirpichnikova announced her desire to change the flag. It is reported by “Match TV”.
The athlete does not play for Russia for two seasons. “Kirpichnikova intends to play for France. The procedure is such that we cannot interfere with anything, ”said Vladimir Salnikov, president of the All-Russian Swimming Federation (VFP). For several years now, the Russian champion has been living and training in France.
It is noted that the Russian swimmer Mark Nikolaev also requested the procedure for changing sports citizenship. He intends to play for Australia.
22-year-old Kirpichnikova is a three-time European champion in short course swimming. She also has a World Championship silver medal to her credit.
Source: Lenta
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