In Syria, they said that there was not a single Russian in the application of the national team for the Pan-Arab Games-2023
The head of the Syrian Sports Federation, Firas Maala, commented on the inclusion of Russian athletes in the national team’s bid for the 2023 Pan Arab Games. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
“There is not a single non-Syrian athlete in the Syrian national team in Algeria,” Maala said. He added that three Russians applied to international federations to change their sports citizenship in order to play in Syrian teams, but were refused.
On July 4, the Naked Sport Telegram channel reported that seven Russian athletes were declared as representatives of Syria at the Pan-Arab Games 2023. It was noted that javelin thrower Karina Poludkina, swimmer Anastasia Sorokina, badminton player Daria Dzhedzhula, gymnast Alexandra Maksimova, judoist Milana Mugu, as well as sisters Tatyana and Daria Malkovy should take part in the tournament. Later, Daria Malkova denied this information.
The Pan Arab Games 2023 are being held in Algiers. Competitions will last from 5 to 15 July.
Source: Lenta
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