Deputy Zhurova called the transfer of figure skaters Davis and Smolkin to the Georgian national team doubtful
State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova appreciated the forthcoming transition of the Russian dance duo Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin to the Georgian national team. Her words are quoted by Sport24.
The deputy called the decision difficult and doubtful. “They can’t perform here, they don’t have the opportunity, because they don’t get anywhere. If they don’t get through here, then it remains to move to another country, ”she said.
On May 5, the head coach of the national team, Elena Chaikovskaya, confirmed that the executive committee of the Russian Figure Skating Federation approved the change of sports citizenship for Davis and Smolkin. It was noted that the athletes themselves did not apply for the transition.
Davis and Smolkin made their debut in the adult Russian team in the 2021/2022 season. They became eighth at the European Championships and took 14th place at the Beijing Olympics. The 2022/2023 season was missed by athletes living in the USA.
Source: Lenta
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