Yulia Serzhantova, player of the Russian beach soccer team, was fined 15,000 rubles by the court for using illegal drugs. This was reported by Telegram channel “Against Mutko”.
In 2022, the athlete was disqualified for three years for using meldonium. At the trial, Serzhantova pleaded guilty and requested that the amount of her fine be reduced, as she lost her earnings after the suspension and was unable to pay for it.
“Judging by the amount of the fine, the St. Petersburg court went to negotiate with him halfway,” Mutko Against said.
Recall that Serzhantova was 31 years old, she played as a midfielder. Before being suspended, the Russian woman played for WFC Strogino, WFC CITY, WFC Kristall.
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