MP Zhurov said that it is worth waiting for the lifting of sanctions from Russian sports
The Olympic champion in speed skating, State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova spoke about the influence of negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Russian sport. Her words are given by “all about sports.”
Zhurova stated that it was worth expecting a quick lifting of sanctions from Russian sports. “We will return with the flag, which will undoubtedly upset foreign athletes who are accustomed to easily conquer medals in the absence of Russians and do not want honest competition,” she added.
February 12 Trump and Putin talked on the phone. Negotiations of the leaders of Russia and the United States lasted an hour and a half.
Since the end of February 2022, most Russian athletes have been suspended from international tournaments on the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee. Some athletes got the opportunity to perform on the world arena in neutral status, some of the Russians changed citizenship and represents other countries.
Source: Lenta
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