Quadruple world champion in biathlon, former president of the RBU Vladimir Drachev in an interview with a correspondent, he called the possible decision of the Russian biathlete a betrayal Daria Virolainen start playing for the national team Finland .
Earlier on Monday, Virolainen’s former personal trainer Leonid Myakishev told that the biathlete could start playing for the Finnish national team. Virolainen finished second in the 15km individual race at the Finnish Summer Biathlon Championships on Sunday.
– How to evaluate, so as not to offend? I have already said that in the current situation, I only consider these transitions as a betrayal. She apparently has other thoughts in her head about it. She lives her own life. But these are all excuses “in favor of the sick”.
At this point, any transfer from Russia – regardless of the type of sport – figure skating, tennis, athletics, swimming, cross-country skiing, biathlon – I consider this a betrayal of the people and all those who have competed for our beloved country. Let Daria herself think about what she needs later in life.
– Anfisa Reztsova expressed hope that after Russia returns to the international stage, Daria will come back and play for the country together with her sister Christina. How can RRF and the fans react to such a comeback?
I don’t know how they’ll take it. My opinion is known, and the rest does not particularly interest me. Anfisa, as a mother, will protect Daria in any case. Will she run for another 15 years? She had very little to run. She has a family, children – she has something to do, – said Drachev.
Virolainen, 33, became European champion in 2017, as well as a bronze medalist in the competition in 2017. In 2011, the biathlete won gold at the Universiade in Erzurum, Turkey.
Source : MatchTV
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