Tarasova reacted to the position of Ukrainian Svitolina on the handshake of Russians and Belarusians

Athletistic / Tennis. The honored coach of the USSR in figure skating Tatyana Tarasova commented on the recent statement of the Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina. She said tournament organizers should make a statement about the lack of handshakes between Ukrainians and Russians and Belarusians.

The Ukrainian made the corresponding statement after the match with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka at Wimbledon. The rivals did not shake hands after the match and the fans booed Azarenka.

Svitolina spoke about the public reaction to Wimbledon, who booed Belarusian Azarenka

“If such a statement is officially made, then it can be considered. But I am absolutely sure there will be no reaction to that. I think it was said more out of fear, their athletes are afraid,” quotes TASS Tarasova.