Anton Sikharulidze: “We are looking toward the future with hope and are optimistic about the participation of our athletes in the European and World Championships in the near future. There are specific reasons to believe this is possible.”
Sikharulidze Hopes for the Return of Russian Skaters to European and World Championships
original source: RSport
Anton Sikharulidze, President of the Russian Figure Skating Federation, shared his optimism regarding the potential return of Russian skaters to international competitions. He referred to ongoing discussions with the International Skating Union (ISU). Here’s a translation of his comments.
“We maintain constant communication with the International Skating Union (ISU). In Beijing, I met with ISU President Kim Jae-youl. His statements and actions clearly reflect an objective perspective on the current situation in figure skating.
The ISU leadership understands the importance of having all the top athletes participate in competitions. Certain steps are even being taken to facilitate the return of Russian skaters to international tournaments.
We are looking toward the future with hope and are optimistic about the participation of our athletes in the European and World Championships in the near future. There are specific reasons to believe this is possible,” Sikharulidze stated.
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