Three-time Olympic champion and now a State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina talked about what world sport is like in the absence of Russian athletes.
“International sports suffer greatly from the absence of the Russians. Some sports that are not our athletes look miserable and of poor quality. These are figure skating, rhythmic gymnastics, cross country skiing, hockey. “The complete isolation of sports will destroy a whole generation of talented athletes, and it will be more difficult for young athletes to find motivation to train,” he said. sports24.
Recall that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) initially addressed international sports federations and advised them not to allow domestic and Belarusian athletes to participate in any competitions.
After that, various international sports organizations began to exclude Russian athletes from competitions. According to the IOC President, the suspension period is still open. Also, major international competitions from Russia have been postponed or cancelled.
Formerly Tatyana Navka caution is recommended To participate in competitions held in Asia.