Tarasova commented on restrictions for Russian skaters in the selection on OI
The Honored Coach of the USSR Tatyana Tarasova commented on the restrictions for Russian skaters in the selection for the Olympic Games. It is quoted by “All -Sport”.
“It is very dangerous to participate in one person, serious pressure. So they do their job, defeated our team, ”Tarasova said.
In December 2024, the International Union of Skating Handles (ISU) announced the admission of Russians for the selection for games-2026, which will be held in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina-D’Ampezzo. In qualification competitions, they will be able to take part in one athlete or pair in each discipline in neutral status.
Russian athletes were forbidden to perform at tournaments under the auspices of ISU in March 2022. The last major start for domestic athletes was Beijing Games.
Source: Lenta

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