In September, the Deputy Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation, Alexei Morozov, announced that 55 Russians from Olympic sports had changed their citizenship.
“Tell me which of those who left became Olympic champions? They can be counted on one hand. Let’s be honest: leaders almost never leave. Secondary athletes change their citizenship. And even those who left and became “Champions were not key athletes. ” Moreover, the secret of the success of these people was that they continued to train in Russia. That’s the point. But then we were happy for them. Now the situation is different. It will no longer be possible to change nationality and train here. “, Zhurova told RIA Novosti, according to the agency.
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Source: Sport
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