“The longer we stew in our own juice, the worse it will be” – Shubenkov on the suspension of Russian athletes

The exclusion of Russian track and field athletes from international competitions has a negative impact on the development of this sport in Russia, the world champion in the 110-meter hurdles said. Sergei Shubenkov .

Russian track and field athletes have been suspended from international competitions due to the situation in Ukraine by decision of the International Association of Athletics Federations (World Athletics).

— Athletics is alive and well in our country, the generation of athletes is changing. Young athletes are coming, and among them there are real talents, but now they need to make their way to international competitions, and this is sorely lacking. It is a pity and a pity, but we cannot isolate ourselves either. The longer we stew in our own juice, the worse it will be, “Shubenkov told Metaratings.ru.

Shubenkov won the World Championships in 2015. The Russian also has two silver medals and one bronze at the World Championships, two gold and one silver at the European Championships.

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