Varvara Subbotina, a multiple world champion in synchronized swimming, said she is not considering the option of changing her sporting citizenship because she is a Russian patriot.
“I won’t change my point of view. I consider myself a patriot of Russia and I’m not afraid to talk about it. He’s defended his country’s colors all his life. Subbotin, I don’t think it’s possible to switch to another team at such a difficult time. DEA News.
The 22-year-old athlete has won four World Championships and three European Championships. He missed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to eardrum problems.
Recall that at the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a call to international sports federations and recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions.
At a meeting of the IOC executive committee on March 28, it was recommended to allow the Russians to have a neutral status, if the athletes were not actively engaged in supporting hostilities. Athletes representing law enforcement and armed forces will not be allowed to compete.
formerly Subbotina complainedthat looks are more valuable than achievements.