The winner of the Dakar marathon rally in the ATV category and the race winner in the Russian all-terrain vehicle category Sergei Karyakin in an interview with , he said that while trying to compete in China, organizers asked him to sign a letter from the International Automobile Federation (FIA) condemning Russia’s actions.
In 2022, to be admitted to the Dakar, riders had to sign a declaration condemning the Russian special operation in Ukraine.
— There are a lot of plans for this year, too bad they don’t really coincide with the races. There is the Russian Championship, but it is impossible to get to some stages because of work, and there are still no international competitions. A smart person suggested, “Serge, there are races in China. Write to them, they are friends, especially since the participation of Russian athletes will be used to strengthen peoples’ friendship, so Xi Jinping came to Moscow and said that more competitions should be held.
I wrote a letter, in response I received: wait, we will answer you soon. It’s been a few weeks, I reminded myself. Silence again. I sent another letter, after which the Chinese responded.
– Wait?
– If only (laughs). The answer is: “Guys, we’ll be happy to see you, come and drive.” But just sign the FIA letter. The same letter condemning the NWO and our country’s position. This ended the correspondence. This is how we relate to our friendship. It was very embarrassing to read that.
– Did you write a letter to the China Automobile and Motorcycle Federation?
– Yes.
Surprised by this attitude?
” Nothing surprises me anymore. But I want to believe that there was some kind of misunderstanding. I do not intend to try to write again, everything is clearly written there: for example, when signing an FIA document. At the same time, the competitions are local, not under the aegis of the international federation. That’s how much they decided to play it safe in order to force us to sign such a paper. Karyakin said in an interview with .
Source : MatchTV
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