“It’s love for a child who was sorry for the current situation in Beijing” – Gerboldt on Valiyeva’s recognition as Athlete of the Year

Russian Championship Bronze Medalist Catherine Gerboldt told Sport Day after Day that she considers the recognition of Kamila Valieva as the best athlete of 2022 as love for a child.

According to VTsIOM, the first place in the survey of Russians for the title of the best athlete in Russia in 2022 was taken by Valiev , 7% of respondents voted for. The second place was taken by the three-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Alexander Bolshunov (5%), the third was Alexander Ovechkin (4%).

– I’m probably still for those who won the Olympics, even if I have a lot of respect for Camila.

– How do you think Valieva deserved people’s love?

– It’s love for a child who was sorry about the current situation in Beijing. We talked about it a lot, we talk about it and we will talk about it for a while. Moreover, Camila was a child and showed the best results in the world, not counting the Olympics.

– So you don’t see the paradox in the fact that Valieva’s doping case is not yet closed and that she has been recognized as the best athlete of the year?

I only expressed my opinion.

A source:

“Day to Day Sports”