Thus, the well-known Russian figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze spoke out against trophy draws and updating ratings in the absence of athletes from the Russian Federation..

She announced this on her Instagram page..

In particular, it requires fair sport from officials. In addition, Tutberidze called the suspension of Russian athletes a mistake and said she did not understand the reasons for the sanctions..

" All this is very upsetting.. I understand a lot, but I do not accept the suspension of our athletes, children from international competitions. Of course, it’s easier this way - to share medals and enjoy the little, but where are the basic principles - fair play (fair play)? Or, as they explained to us, this is the concern for our athletes? I believe that ratings should not be updated and titles should not be given out in our absence - this is absurd.

I know that it is sport that erases the boundaries and unites all the athletes of the world.

I consider this a terrible mistake of a group of people who are in decision-making power,"

Regarding this worthless message, the well-known Soviet and Russian coach Tatyana Tarasova decided to support her here..

" This is a very good suggestion from her.. Without our strongest girls to take first place is simply immoral.

You need to know that your opponent is stronger, but, unfortunately, they don’t want to see this. When everyone rides among the strong, then becoming the strongest of them is more prestigious and worthy. They want to remove the struggle and rivalry. Then why just ride? " en.