Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin said that awarding titles according to the results of competitions held without the participation of Russian athletes is a continuation of the discriminatory policy of world sports organizations.
Former Honored Coach of Russia Eteri Tutberidze named It’s ridiculous to update ratings and give titles in tournaments where the Russians don’t participate.
“The decision of the International Skating Union (ISU) to update the ratings and award titles in the absence of our athletes is a continuation of the discriminatory policy of world sports structures.
Russia is part of the international sports movement, we continue to strengthen the national sports system, create conditions for training and competitive practice.
Fans from all over the world are always waiting for the performance of our incredible Olympic champions, world champions in many sports, including figure skating.
I am sure that in the upcoming Grand Prix series in Russia we will see many brilliant skates from our stars, they have something to surprise their fans at every performance, and the world sport unfortunately deprives itself of the opportunity to develop competition among the strongest. ,” the minister quoted his words TASS.
Recall that the ISU suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes from competition. The Union explained this decision with the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This decision was approved at the ISU congress in early June. It is of uncertain nature.
Russian skaters completed the international season ahead of schedule. They failed to compete at the World Championships in Montpellier. Anna Shcherbakova and dance couple Victoria Sinitsina / Nikita Katsalapov resigned as reigning champions.