The Ukrainian champion recalled the responsibility for supporting the Russian war
Olympic champion in gymnastics Oleg Vernyaev stated that all Russian and Belarusian athleteswho supported the war of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, you need ban for life.
“With the start of a full-scale invasion, training faded into the background. From the first days I started volunteering, like some of my colleagues, Ukrainian gymnasts. About three thousand athletes and coaches are still defending the Independence of our country. More than a hundred of them will never return home again.”
“All Russian and Belarusian athletes who support a full-scale invasion and the rhetoric of the Kremlin should be banned for life. “Faster, higher, stronger – together” is the new slogan of the International Olympic Committee. But Russians and Belarusians do not adhere to it. It’s obvious that we’re not together.”
Earlier, Vernyaev commented on the massive rocket fire on Ukraine by Russian troops.
Vernyaev won the gold of the 2016 Games in the uneven bars and became the silver medalist of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the all-around. Last summer, the gymnast was disqualified for four years due to meldonium found in the body.
The full-scale war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine continues for the 253rd day.
Source: Sportarena
