Honored figure skating coach of the USSR Tatyana Tarasova spoke about the possible performance of Russian athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris, impartially. His words were quoted “Friend”.
“If a person feels the strength to get even one centimeter ahead of his rivals, I would not forbid anyone from participating,” Tarasova said.
He also appreciated the words of State Duma deputy Roman Teryushkov, who equated the change of sports citizenship with treason.
“I don’t think he should be in the Duma anymore, but he’s still sitting there. That’s right, time is up and he’s sitting there. Then at least he shouldn’t be tweeting from where he sits,” Tarasova added.
In 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had previously announced six quotas of Russians who will compete in the Olympic Games. The organization said Russian athletes will be required to sign updated terms of participation, which include a commitment to respect the Olympic Charter, including the “peaceful mission of the Olympic movement”. Russian athletes who rank well in their own disciplines will be allowed to compete.
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