Stepanova called the ban on Russian flags in the stands at the Australian Open stupid

Olympic winner in cross-country skiing Veronika Stepanova on the air of the program “There is a theme!” called the ban on Russian flags in the stands stupid.

Previously, during the Australian Open tennis, it was forbidden to carry Russian flags in the stands. Russian athletes compete in a neutral status at the tournament.

– The prohibition of Russian flags on the podium is nonsense. But it will turn against those who invented it. At least in our country. The country’s flag on sports uniforms and in the stands is an incentive. You clearly understand that you are not just representing yourself or the whole team, but the whole country. But at the Beijing Olympics, our flags were also strictly banned. Did that stop us from winning?

Supporters of the abolition of Russia are an overwhelming minority. Even in the West, the majority may not agree with us on something, but they certainly have no intention of cutting ties. Mass Russophobia is a myth that few haters try to spread. Yes, we will definitely be back. And very soon!

Another thing is that many sports, mine in particular, need serious reform to stay in demand with TV and fans. The case when there was no happiness, but misfortune helped. I’m sure we will make international cross-country skiing much more interesting than it is now,” Stepanova said on .

Source : MatchTV

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