Earlier, Elena Isinbayeva announced her return to work at the Athletes’ Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and at the same time called the nominal military rank of major, which she received for her performances in CSKA. According to IOC recommendations, Russian athletes belonging to the military and law enforcement agencies cannot claim neutral status.
“I think Elena shouldn’t speak on this topic. She seemed to be trying to justify herself. But whatever her actions, I don’t judge her, I understand her as an athlete. Naturally, she didn’t actually serve in the army, but we have such a system and we don’t have to do anything. There are companies like Dynamo, CSKA, to which athletes are attached.
But she gave everything to the country with her medals. Yes, he is an emotional person. And it is clear that she, as an outstanding personality, is constantly receiving increased attention. Whatever she says will definitely resonate,” Lebedeva said in an interview with TASS.
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