Actor Smolkin said that the change of citizenship by his son-skater was a natural desire
Russian actor Boris Smolkin spoke about the change of sports citizenship by his son, figure skater Gleb Smolkin. It is reported by KP.RU.
“It was a natural desire for a 23-year-old boy to perform, and not just train at his desk. Therefore, they train and live in the United States, ”said Smolkin Sr. The actor stressed that we are talking about changing only sports citizenship.
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 of Diana Davis and Smolkin, performing in ice dancing. Later, the transfer of the couple was confirmed in Georgia. “A new chapter in our sports life begins,” Davis, daughter of Russian coach Eteri Tutberidze, commented on the situation.
Davis and Smolkin made their debut in the adult Russian team in the 2021/2022 season. They came second at the National Championships, eighth at the European Championships and finished 14th at the Beijing Olympics. The 2022/2023 season was missed by athletes living in the USA.
Source: Lenta
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