President of the Russian Wrestling Federation (FSBR) Mikhail Mamiashvili On , he said that Russian athletes and coaches should prepare for provocations from other participants in the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade.
Russian Abasgadzhi Magomedov reached the final of the freestyle wrestling tournament in the weight category up to 61 kg. In the quarter-finals, he beat Ukrainian Valentin Blesetsky. After the winner was announced, the wrestlers did not shake hands. Magomedov, in an interview with , said he “understood in advance that this would happen,” noting that Russian athletes are always open to a handshake.
“This annoys both athletes and coaches. This is all terribly distracting, but God bless him. Either way, they need to prepare for it. Since they (Russian athletes) came here and took on such responsibility, they must be ready for this, ”Mamiashvili said on the air of the program “Everyone for the match! “. on the channel.
Russian wrestlers are participating in the qualifying tournament for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, in neutral status.
Source : MatchTV
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