Athletistic / Rowing. Olympic speed skating champion and now a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Svetlana Zhurova spoke about depriving Russian canoeist Zakhar Petrov of the gold medal at the world championships. 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.

Russian Rowing Federation will not appeal stripping of rower Petrov’s World Championship gold

“Apparently, no one wants to quarrel with other countries because of Russia’s policy. I don’t know if this will last forever, that is, the general question, as many say, is worth returning to world sports. constantly punish and deprive of medals. Do not listen, do not see, do not accept arguments.

“Athletes have a neutral status and are thus humiliated. There are more and more questions: why participate then, how long will all this last,” Jourova quoted by Match TV.



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