Athletistic / Fencing. Elena Grishina, the mother of famous Russian fencer Sergei Bida, said she was unaware of his desire to compete for the American team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
“I did not communicate with my son. I have no information for you on this matter,” Grishina is quoted as saying by TASS.
USA TODAY previously reported that Sergei Bida and his wife Violetta, as well as another former member of the Russian fencing team, Konstantin Lokhanov, intended to obtain U.S. citizenship in the very near future in order to compete for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics. in the French capital.
- Violetta Bida: “When I set foot on American soil, I immediately felt freedom”
In December 2023, the Russian Interior Ministry opened criminal proceedings and included Sergei and Violetta Bida on the wanted list. They are accused of leaving the Russian National Guard without authorization. The athletes face up to 10 years in prison.
Source: Sport
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