“The ROC’s refusal to pay our athletes cannot be called unfair. The country supported those who stayed at home. If athletes participate in the Olympics, they should earn their own living. This is the right decision. The country rewarded those who stayed, and those who left should not count on support.
Why should we support them? They did not represent the country, but only themselves. It is not clear why a country should pay to participate in competitions if it competes without a flag or anthem. The athletes did not come to thank, but to participate.
However, the country has not turned its back on them and will provide them with the opportunity to continue playing sports upon their return. This is true. But celebrating them with those who stayed at home is a mistake. The athletes chose to go themselves and their choice should be respected. The country did not interfere with their decision, but they should not be thanked for participating in the Olympic Games, especially until the result of their competition is known,” Tarasova said in an interview with a Sport24 correspondent.
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