“Exemplary flogging for purposes of intimidation. » Zhurov on deprivation of his judge’s license after a rhythmic gymnastics tournament with the participation of Russians

Olympic speed skating champion and State Duma deputy Svetlana Jourova called the decision of the Polish Gymnastics Association to deprive the license of a judge who worked at the “Heavenly Grace” tournament as demonstrative flogging.

From December 13 to 17, the “Celestial Grace” international tournament was held in Beijing. In total, the Russian team won 19 medals at the tournament, including nine gold. At the end of the month, it became known that the Polish Gymnastics Association had revoked the license of Polish judge Irina Lortkipanidze, who worked at the tournament. The reason for this decision was the statement “against any actions allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in international competitions.”

“It’s a demonstrative story, so that no one goes anywhere and judges, a demonstrative flogging with the aim of intimidating. I hope sane people will understand everything and evaluate this wisely.

— Is it worth inviting a judge to work in Russia?

— It is unlikely that she will go to Russia. She went to judge because she sincerely loves gymnastics, she spent her whole life in this sport and participating in tournaments is her professional duty,” Zhurova told .