Irina Rodnina responded to Canadian journalist Smith and called the 2022 World Cup flawed without Russians
Three-time Olympic champion, and now a State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina appreciated the holding of the World Figure Skating Championships in 2022. Her words are quoted by Sport-Express.
Rodnina said that without Russian athletes, the tournament became flawed. “After the Olympics, the World Cup is always the most boring spectacle. Leaders and champions are all removed, and all the dissatisfied begin to rub their hands that they have the opportunity to get to the podium, ”she explained.
Rodnina also responded to Canadian journalist Beverly Smith, who positively assessed the absence of Russians at the World Cup. She called her opinion flawed.
Previously, Smith was happy about the absence of the Russians at the World Cup. “What a normal tournament compared to the crazy drama at the Olympics. Let’s breathe a sigh of relief: there are no Russian athletes or judges, ”she said.
On March 1, the International Skating Union banned Russians from participating in competitions under its auspices. Due to sanctions, the Russians could not take part in the World Cup.
Source: Lenta
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