Athletistic / Figure skating. President of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation (VFKhG) Irina Viner commented on the support that figure skater Kamila Valieva received from Russian President Vladimir Putin. They were seated together at the opening ceremony of the Future Games in Kazan.

Afterwards, presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Putin supported Valieva.

Previously, the skater was disqualified for four years for violating anti-doping rules.

Svetlana Jourova: “Putin” wanted to support Valieva after everything that happened.”

“Does it matter that they are nearby? Of course it is important. Our president is the greatest person of global importance. Sitting next to such a person is a great honor.

We also had a moment where Dina Averina was unfairly removed from the top spot at the Olympics. She stood on the podium in Red Square. I think if she had become an Olympic champion, she would not have been received like that.

Same thing with this girl who sat next to the president. With this gesture he showed that sport must be outside of politics, that no one can offend a child,” Wiener quotes Match TV.


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