President of the All-Russian Swimming Federation (RSF) Vladimir Salnikov reported that coach Nikita Lugovkin, who received neutral status from the International Swimming Federation (World Aquatics), does not work with national team swimmers. Russia .
Lugovkin received neutral status from World Aquatics on Monday, which will allow him to accompany athletes during competitions under the auspices of the international organization.
— Lugovkin is not a specialist who works with athletes of the Russian national team. Additionally, we have not prohibited athletes and specialists from obtaining neutral status. This is his personal business and that of his employer,” Salnikov told .
According to , Lugovkin received neutral status as a specialist working with Belarusian Anastasia Shkurdai.
Source : MatchTV

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