Every Russian athlete who has devoted his life to sport is facing difficulties due to the suspension of international competitions, the two-time European curling champion said in an interview with . Anna Sidorova .
Russian curlers are suspended from international competitions until the end of the 2021/22 season. Decisions regarding the 2022/23 season will be taken at the annual general meeting of the World Curling Federation (WCF).
“Now it’s difficult for everyone who has given their life to the sport. In total, I spent about 25 out of 31 years trying to get the highest awards. I already have medals, so this is probably a little easier for me to bear this news than, for example, for girls in figure skating, where the age of an athlete is much shorter, they do not have the opportunity to perform until 10-12 years, as in curling. The main thing is to maintain desire, health and motivation. To be honest, I can’t imagine how suspended athletes feel now. But even seasoned athletes who have reached considerable heights in their career, this news could not be left out,” Sidorova told .
Sidorova has won five World Championship medals and four European Championship medals during her career, including two gold medals. Anna stopped playing for the Russian national team in 2021.
Source : MatchTV
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