Elena Grishina, mother of Russian fencer Sergei Bida, said her son has shown no desire to become a US citizen RT.
“Sergei has shown no desire to return to big sports, let alone obtain American citizenship. “He worked and continues to work as a coach at the San Francisco club,” Grishina said.
USA Today reported that Sergei Bida, as well as former saber fencer for the Russian national team, Konstantin Lokhanov, plan to compete for the U.S. team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. At the same time, Sergei Bida’s wife, Violetta Bida, also attended the Games. I cannot accept due to pregnancy.
On December 26, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs put the spouses on the wanted list. They face up to ten years in prison. Epee fencers, consisting of active officers of the Russian Guard and active military personnel, participated in the US Championship without the permission of the Russian side.
Previously in the USA supported Russian Bida’s intention to compete for the country’s national team in the Olympics.