World record holder Kliment Kolesnikov believes his business is swimming, not participating in debates regarding symbolism.
Previously, the independent body for combating negative phenomena in aquatic sports (Aquatic Integrity Unit) opened an investigation into a possible violation of the rules by Russian swimmers during the Swim Wars tournament in Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina). , which took place on April 27 and 28. . After the end of the competition, publications appeared in foreign media about a possible violation of the rules by Russian swimmers, declared for the region, but at the same time competing with the symbols of Russia, displayed on the equipment.
— There are no details yet, it’s difficult to say anything. Vladimir Valerievich (Salnikov) said that we had not violated anything.
— Do you regret going to these competitions?
– No. We had a good trip. There, the start was not about sports, we just went there, changed the situation and started. We were well received there.
— The recipient could also be subject to sanctions?
“I think they will make a decision without being punished.”
— So you hope that there will be no sanctions?
– I don’t hope for anything. My job is to swim. And let those who should understand it understand this,” Kolesnikov told .
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Source : MatchTV
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