Double Olympic medalist in speed skating Ivan Skobrev admitted that he is sensitive to the desire of athletes to continue their international careers, even in the teams of other countries.
World championship medalist Elizaveta Golubeva and Russian champion Kristina Silaeva previously informed the Russian Skating Union of their desire to change sport citizenship and play for the Kazakhstan national team.
– I can only support the athlete’s desire to compete on the international stage. It is the work of a lifetime. I’m sympathetic to guys who want to perform. What means? For me, this is a difficult question. All my life I have defended my country, but now the situation in the world does not allow them to do so. People have given their lives to sport.
I was hoping they would be able to compete in Asia, but that problem hasn’t been solved. I can’t say I’m positive about the change in sports citizenship, but I do appreciate the guys’ desire to seek out opportunities to further their careers,” Skobrev told .
Source : MatchTV
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