“Russia is truly a powerful sports nation, judging by the results at the Olympics. However, in non-professional sports, we do not have comprehensive programs for the population. Previously, many competitions and sports events were organized by trade unions and the Komsomol. Today, federations and regions organize events, but there is no unified system as there was before. We have laws, but we do not have a solid system as in the past. This affects mass sports.
In recent years, people have started to do more sports and take care of their health, as it has become fashionable. Previously, it was fashionable to walk and drive cars; today, training and maintaining physical fitness are popular. This positive change is associated with an improved life and an increase in income.
In Russia, health is often perceived as a matter of medication, although the right approach is to play sports and learn more. Our physical education classes often do not provide the necessary knowledge, but only develop motor skills.
“In Russia, in the field of sports, the emphasis is on medals and prizes. I do not consider Russia unsportsmanlike, but I would like the leadership and parents to pay more attention to this issue,” Rodnina said in an interview with Sport24.
Source: Sport
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