Short track speed skater Semyon Elistratov said that he was offered to change his citizenship
Olympic champion in short track speed skating Semyon Elistratov spoke about the proposals he received to change his citizenship. The Russian’s words are quoted by Metaratings.
According to him, there were no specifics on this issue. “They tried to feel it, asked about it. In this regard, I have always said that it is out of the question. I don’t even want to name the countries,” Elistratov said.
The Russian also found it difficult to assess Russian athletes changing citizenship. “I have great respect for the country in which I grew up,” added Elistratov.
In April last year, Russian short speed skater Sofya Prosvirnova announced her transfer to the Danish national team. She noted that she made this decision for family reasons, since the training system in the Russian national team forces her to be away from her husband, Danish speed skater Viktor Thorup.
Source: Lenta
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