Russian Wrestling Federation (FSBR) President Mikhail Mamiashvili commented on Russian wrestler Dauren Kurugliev’s decision to play for the Greek national team in the upcoming European Championship.
“This is a normal process that has nothing to do with the current political situation. This decision was made a long time ago. Kurugliev had little chance of holding on to Russia’s main team, so he will play for Greece. God bless her!
The guys in the main team are preparing and hoping for a positive outcome in the situation with our admission, ”explains Mamiashvili. sports24.
Kurugliev European Championship in 2017, II. He won the European Games, the World Cup in 2019 and 2020 (in the weight category up to 86 kg).
Recall that in the spring of last year, Russian athletes lost the opportunity to compete in international tournaments.
On January 25, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that it is considering the possibility of allowing Russian athletes who do not support the conduct of a special operation on Ukrainian territory to participate in international competitions in a neutral status.
Formerly Maria Zakharova Spoke about the tendency to change Russian sports citizenship.