In the commentary Tatyana Tarasova, honored coach of the USSR in figure skating “Sports Express” He responded to the words of Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Moguchikh, who called for support for the removal of Russian athletes.
“We are already suspended. Maybe he didn’t know and only now he realizes it. He is training, he has no time to read the newspaper or listen to the radio. Because otherwise I don’t even know what to say.
We haven’t participated anywhere for almost two years and suddenly an athlete from Ukraine asks everyone to take us out. Don’t worry! We were already removed. I think he doesn’t want us to compete because our athletes will compete for victory. Why does he need this? – said Tarasova.
The high jumper starred in a video. in the name We support banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in competitions.
In 2022, against the background of the start of SVO in Ukraine, the president of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach recommended that international federations exclude Russian athletes from international competitions. On January 25, 2023, the IOC announced that it was considering the possibility of allowing Russian athletes who do not support the holding of the SBO to participate in international competitions in a neutral status.
Formerly in the State Duma statedHe said the IOC would allow Russians to participate in the Olympics in Paris.