The day before, February 21, the figure skater attended the opening ceremony of the Future Games. There she was alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, said that the head of state supports the athlete.
“Our president thus expresses his support for Kamila Valieva. In a situation where all international sports organizations simply tormented the athlete for several years, not even allowing her to breathe peacefully, she needs the support. The human support of all the country.
Rodnina spoke about Putin’s support for Valieva
We know that Camila’s case is not closed, the lawyers will continue to defend her honor and dignity. We hope that strong arguments will be presented and Kamila will continue to act successfully and brilliantly,” Svishchev was quoted as saying by TASS.
Source: Sport
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