Athletistic / Rowing. The All-Russian Kayak and Canoe Federation (VFGBK) will not appeal the decision of the World Championship organizers to deprive Russian Zakhar Petrov of the gold medal. This was announced by the head of the organization, Evgeny Arkhipov.

Earlier, Petrov, participating in the final 500-meter race, fell overboard near the finish line, but his boat crossed the line first.

First, the victory was awarded to Sergei Tarnovsky, representing Moldova. And the result of the Russian was canceled. But after a protest, the judges returned the gold to the Russian. However, later, Tarnovsky was again recognized as the winner.

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“Are we going to the Court of Arbitration for Sport? No, of course not, it’s a complicated story that smiles on those who succeed. And so, we’re not going to drag him by the tail,” Arkhipov quotes.



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