Svetlana Zhurova is another Russian politician who comments on the words. On Tuesday, the Minister of Sport announced on Polish Radio that Poland would strive for the March play-off with Russia to be played on a neutral ground. – I believe that in such a situation Polish athletes should not go to Russia -.
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This is a reaction to the actions that on Monday signed a decree on the recognition of the independence of two self-proclaimed republics in Donbas – Donetsk and Lugansk. He also sent troops there, explaining his concern for peace in the region. This situation also affects the world of sport, including the match between Russia and Poland, which is scheduled to take place on March 24.
“Poles apparently want to prove themselves”
– Poles definitely have nothing to fear. This is a kind of political game on their part – said Dimitrij Swiszczov, a Russian politician and chairman of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sports, who commented on Bortniczuk’s words. – Poles apparently want to prove themselves. They are ineptly trying to combine sport with politics. In my opinion, they are short-sighted, they do not want to stay away from Americans, Germans or Brits and they are trying to take care of their tiny interests through sport – added Swiszczow.
And now Svetlana Zhurova, former Olympic champion in speed skating, and now a member of the Duma, has also commented on this subject. – Polish minister is concerned about security? What could happen in Moscow? It is the safest city. Unless they want to bomb Moscow and him [Bortniczuk] he knows it and we don’t. So at least let him warn us in advance – laughs Żurowa in an interview with Sport24.ru.
“I do not understand what is happening with Poland”
Swiszczov and Zhurov are not the only ones in Russia who comment on Bortniczuk’s words, as Aleksandr Mirzoyan, a member of the technical committee of the Russian Football Association (RFU), also referred to them. – That will decide where the match will take place. She is responsible and wise people sit there. I just don’t understand what is happening with Poland. There is constant hysteria there. Maybe Poles like this lifestyle? I don’t know, but I know we’re not hysterical. We are getting ready for the game – Mirzojan said in the “Sport Express” daily.
If Poland wins against Russia on March 24, five days later, the decisive match for the promotion to the world championship will be played in Poland – at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, where it will face the winner of the Sweden – Czech Republic pair. Or with the loser, if Poland does not defeat Russia, because it is already established that the losers of the play-offs on March 29 in Chorzów will play a friendly match.
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