Russian Athletes reacts to possible suspension


The Russian Athletics Federation has published four statements from athletes. All hope to compete at the Rio Summer Olympic Games in 2016

 

On their website, the federation writes: Russian athletes over which hangs the threat of suspension from all international competitions under the auspices of the IAAF continues to comment on the strange statement of the Independent Commission WADA. World champion in the high jump Maria Cucina: - Mark and punish all at once - much easier. But I hope that this story will be different. Doping - it is a global problem that spans the entire world, not one country. Insulated Russian athletes from all difficulties will not leave. So the problem of doping should be fought by common efforts, not isolation, including innocent people. I want to believe that a compromise will be found and Russian athletes in the coming season will perform at all the major international competitions. We really want it and believe that common sense will take up. Winter World and European champion in the triple jump Catherine Konev: - Never assume that in the twenty-first century, people are quite seriously discuss the possibility of isolation of the athletes of the countries. And it is for us - the athletes, it beats most. After all, we are preparing for the next season, and passed through all that is happening around. That we then have to go to the start and feel on itself all these oblique views. It was announced the names of specific people involved in the doping scandal, and the shadow of reason rests on all Russian athletes. This will not work. So I have no doubt that the faithful will be found out of this situation, and in 2016 the Russians will act as the world championship in indoor and at the Olympic Games in Rio, as well as at other major competitions. Olympic champion in the long jump, vice president VFLA Tatyana Lebedeva: - I still hope for a common approach to the issue of the IAAF, because our federation, it is already all know, does not sit with folded hands - said Tatyana in an interview with MK. - Deploy a large anti-doping programs, seminars, consultations. If someone thinks that we continue to live and work, as before, it means that does not see or does not want to see anything ... Russia recommends not to go to the Olympics? We do not do this, what should do so with the athletes who work honestly? But, while respecting their athletes, we must now do not be offended and outraged, and, where possible, to prove that we were right. We must learn in any situation and with any opponents to hold a dialogue. Olympic champion in the high jump, Anna Chicherova, says that had no idea that her career will end in such a "wonderful way." - I am shocked at how these events unfold, Anna said in an interview with Tass. "But why should we be held responsible for those who have made a mistake? For me, these games will be the last. It's not fair, I do not understand. And it is not only Russia has such problems. Removal from the Games will not solve the problem ", - added the Olympic champion in London. (Translated using Google Translate)

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