Khorkina considered stupid the removal of Wiener and Russian athletes

The removal of Viner is a continuation of the trend with the “exclusion” of Russia from various sports. And this is complete nonsense. The corresponding statement was made by two-time Olympic champion in gymnastics Svetlana Khorkina.

“Yes, I don’t even understand how it is possible to remove the teams of Russia and Belarus from participating in international competitions“, – said Khorkina.

She noted that Russia is one of the leading sports powers, so all such suspensions are simply incomprehensible.

“In addition to a stupid smile, this news about suspensions does not cause anything. Even emotions“, – summed up Khorkina.

Earlier, the FIG suspended the head coach of the Russian national team and the head of the All-Russian Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics (VFCG) Irina Viner for two years. The proceedings against her began after the withdrawal of Natalia Kuzmina’s candidacy from the 2021 elections to the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Committee.

Viner was also suspended due to her public statements in the press after the results of the Russian rhythmic gymnastics team at the Tokyo Olympics.