Slesarenko: ‘There is nothing to condemn Isinbayeva, but she does not understand responsibility for what she said’

Down-the-line.com/Athletics. Yelena Slesarenko, a Russian high jumper, commented on the latest statements from Yelena Isinbayeva, who according to media reports moved to the Canary Islands and qualified her rank in the Russian Armed Forces. Isinbayeva remains a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), retaining her status.

Slesarenko expressed his opinion on the situation: “Unfortunately, she does not realize full responsibility for her statements, simplifying a lot of things due to her personal qualities. Elena was born and lived in Russia, having only a formal rank in the RF Armed Forces … In general, nothing personal.

Most likely, Isinbayeva seeks to regain the trust of the IOC as a Russian athlete and continue to represent Russia in its ranks. Naturally, it is very important to have Russian representatives in international sports organizations, and this situation may be temporary. We want to see Russian athletes on all world arenas and have no right to condemn Isinbayeva. She remains a legendary athlete.”

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