“Athletes can say to ISU: ‘We don’t want to compete without Russians.’ opinion of State Duma Deputy Svetlana Zhurova

After all these sobbig from Eteri, Tarasova and company we thought nothing would surprise us. But wait a second…Here we go. A comment from State Duma Deputy Svetlana Zhurova.

source: tass.ru

“It is unlikely that ISU will take this measure (proposed by Eteri Tutberidze not to gove rating and titles in the absence of Russian skaters – ed.), but you can turn to athletes, say: “Yes, we don’t want to compete without Russians.”

Then everything depends on how much the athletes themselves adhere to sports principles, whether politicians put pressure on them. Still, they want to represent their countries, they can be banned for supporting Russia, you need to have special courage here.

I’m afraid that in figure skating and speed skating it will hardly be like in tennis, but you can call for support, to allow Russians.” Zhurova said

Related topics: Eteri Tutberidze

4 Responses to ““Athletes can say to ISU: ‘We don’t want to compete without Russians.’ opinion of State Duma Deputy Svetlana Zhurova”

1. a says:

   03/08/2022 at 10:18

   without the ukranians* thank me later

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2. Veronica says:

   02/08/2022 at 22:59

   Politics should stay out of sports. Period!

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3. No war says:

   02/08/2022 at 21:50

   Zhurova voted for Russia to invade Ukraine. Which courage is she talking about?? Could she say No… a few months ago?

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4. Simone says:

   02/08/2022 at 13:45

   I try to imagine people who would like to support Russians in anything these days..

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