European champion in pair skating Yuko Kawaguchi criticized two-time Olympic pole vault champion Elena Isinbayeva, who had previously stated that her military rank was nominal. Kawaguchi quotes his words RIA News.
“Perhaps he thinks these titles are nominal, but it is better not to mention it. If this is an honor in Russia, then it is better not to speak like him as a sign of respect. If you want scandal, say whatever you want. And if you want to go about your business calmly, you need to set boundaries and be able to stay quiet so as not to disturb others,” Kawaguchi said.
On July 17, Isinbayeva announced that the awards she received from the CSKA sports community and the military rank were official and that she returned to her duties in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in September. His words caused heated public debate. Later, the athlete deleted the photo taken with Russian President Vladimir Putin from social networks.
Isinbayeva, who holds the rank of major in the Russian army, was placed on Ukraine’s sanctions list for 50 years in February 2023.
In August, the World Athletics Championships did not include Isinbayeva in the list of the most influential female athletes.
Previously reportedThat Isinbayeva closed her charity in Russia.