The State Duma reacted to the refusal of Russian rowers to participate in the world youth championship

Down-the-line.com / Rowing. Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Dmitry Svishchev commented on the refusal of Russian rowers to participate in the world youth championship. Earlier it became known that they refused to sign a declaration of neutrality.

“The position of the Russian Rowing Federation is very important here. I think not everything is so clear in this statement.

We must focus on the official position and the Ministry of Sports. It is clear that if there were no discriminating factors, athletes would perform with great enthusiasm at any competition. Including the World Cup.

Russian rowers refused to sign a declaration of neutrality and will not go to the World Junior Championships

It is necessary to carefully study the documents that are required of them. I think there are pitfalls. Just like that, no one refuses the World Cup, ”quotes Sport-Express Svishchev.