President of the All-Russian Swimming Federation, member of the Bureau of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Vladimir Salnikov in an interview with , he said the situation at FINA continues to work no matter what.
Russian athletes are suspended from participating in competitions under the auspices of FINA until the end of 2022.
— How was the FINA congress?
– We applied to all the commissions, but the appointments of our specialists did not take place. The exception was the inclusion of Maria Polyakova in the Athletes’ Commission, but the athletes themselves voted for her. The FINA President indicated that as soon as the international situation calms down, our candidates will be able to be in the technical commissions.
– Many people say that at the congresses of international federations, the situation, in principle, continues to work, no matter what.
– I did not feel any aggressiveness, many meetings were held online, and I did not feel any tension related to my participation. I can’t say anything about the European Swimming League, the connections there have been interrupted, but I think they will resume when the time comes,” Salnikov said.
Source : MatchTV
