Tarasova called the ISU decision to extend the suspension of Russian athletes a mockery
Honored coach of the USSR in figure skating Tatyana Tarasova appreciated the decision of the International Skating Union (ISU) to extend the suspension of Russian athletes. Her words are quoted by TASS.
Tarasova called this verdict unexpected. “I couldn’t even imagine that it was so tough for nothing [накажут]. This is just a mockery of us. No one has ever been suspended for two years, ”she said.
On June 11, the ISU announced that it would uphold the ban on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in competitions under its auspices. The duration of this decision is not called. The organization noted that they would discuss the possibility of implementing the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at tournaments.
On March 28, the IOC recommended that Belarusians and Russians who did not support the special operation in Ukraine be allowed to compete in a neutral status. At the same time, athletes from Russia and Belarus associated with the armed forces or security agencies of their countries are recommended to be suspended from participation in the starts.
Source: Lenta
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