Athletistic/ Others. Four-time Olympic biathlon champion Alexander Tikhonov, commenting on the change of nationality of Russian gymnast Anastasia Nazarenko, criticized Russian athletes who changed nationality at a difficult time for Russia.
“What, Nazarenko is so lonely? Russian government officials and big businessmen have multiple passports. But I continue to condemn the change of nationality in these difficult times for Russia. This does not paint our athletes. Unfortunately, this is today’s reality, “- Tikhonov noted.
2012 Olympic all-around champion Anastasia Nazarenko announced her US citizenship on October 3. The athlete lived in the United States for a long time with her lover.
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