Mikhail Vlasov competed in Russia from August 24–27, where he was declared the representative of Estonia and played in national team form.
Estonian Curling Union board chairman Harry Lill said Vlasov was asked to give an explanation about his participation in the tournament and, according to Vlasov, he had done nothing “illegal”. “.
Last season, Mikhail Vlasov took part in the World Mixed Team Championship and the European Team Championship. At the beginning of this year, he also became champion of Estonia.
Eduard Veltsman, board member of the Estonian Curling Union and captain of the team in which Vlasov competes, said the team was aware of the athlete’s stay in Russia, but not for the purpose. to participate in the tournament, but for a salary. “Of course, as a team, we would have prevented that, but the decision to participate was made by him,” Weltsman said.
As a result, it was decided to suspend Mikhail Vlasov’s right to represent Estonia in international competitions. In addition, he was banned from participating in local competitions and training programs funded by the Estonian Curling Union.
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