Guberniev called empty talkers those who do not want to support the Russians at the Olympic Games because of the status
Citizens who love Russian sports and the country will watch the Olympic Games and root for the athletes in a neutral status, sports commentator Dmitry Guberniev said in a conversation with Lenta.ru. He also emphasized that he supports the decision of the Russians to go to competitions and fight for medals.
“If you care even a little about sporting Russia, you will support the athletes and follow their performances at the Olympics. And, if you are a sofa loudmouth who shouts the loudest about love for the Motherland, then you are just a windbag. This has nothing to do with real love for the country,” concluded Lenta.ru’s interlocutor.
Guberniev added that he supports Russian athletes who decided to go to the Olympics and wishes them victory. He is sure that this opinion is shared by everyone who cares about sports in the country.
“At the moment, the full composition of the delegation is unknown, but many Russian athletes have already received neutral status and qualified for the Olympics. True, it is not yet clear what will happen to the broadcast,” the commentator said. — I cannot be the press secretary of all Russians, but, from my point of view, those who care at least a little about sports will find the Games interesting. I will never believe that the country will remain indifferent to our athletes.”
Earlier, the head of the All-Russian Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Irina Viner, called neutral athletes at the Games “homeless.” The head of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Stanislav Pozdnyakov, also criticized Russian tennis players who want to compete at the Olympic Games. He called them a team of foreign agents.
The Olympic Games in Paris will take place from July 26 to August 11. Russians and Belarusians, if a number of conditions are met, will be able to compete in the individual competitions of the tournament in a neutral status. However, they will not be able to take part in the parade of delegations at the opening ceremony of the Games.
Source: Lenta
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