Coach Tarasova said that Russian figure skaters change their citizenship correctly
Honored Coach of the USSR Tatyana Tarasova appreciated the change of citizenship by Russian figure skaters. Her words are quoted by Match TV.
The specialist supported them with the phrase “they are doing the right thing by leaving.” She emphasized that sport is their life and profession, so they need to perform.
On January 11, three-time Olympic champion in pair skating and now State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina spoke about the 2024 European Figure Skating Championships, taking place in Kaunas, Lithuania. Rodnina assessed the tournament without Russian skaters with the phrase “money down the drain.”
The European Championship will end on January 14. 24 skaters who were born in Russia but changed their sports citizenship are taking part in the competition.
On March 1, 2022, the International Skating Union banned Russians and Belarusians from participating in competitions under its auspices. Due to sanctions, skaters were unable to take part in the World and European Championships, as well as in other international tournaments.
Source: Lenta
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