Russian figure skating choreographer Alexei Zheleznyakov expressed strong disapproval of Russian athletes competing under a neutral flag at the upcoming Paris Olympics, in an interview with Metaratings on April 25.
Zheleznyakov called Russian athletes who agree to compete at 2024 Games in a “neutral status” bums.
“I don’t wear rose-colored glasses in this regard,” Zheleznyakov stated. “We don’t need any handouts, did we find ourselves in a dumpster or what? To perform without an anthem and flag is just humiliation.”
His comments reflect a broader sentiment among some Russian sports figures who view competing without national symbols as a degradation of their national identity. Zheleznyakov further explained his viewpoint, suggesting that athletes who grew up and were trained in Russia, benefiting from the investment of their parents and coaches, should not settle for competing without their country’s symbols. “If you were born in Russia… and you go to play under a neutral flag, then you are a sport bum,” he remarked.
The Paris Olympics are scheduled to run from July 26 to August 11. This debate comes after it was reported that a six-time Russian champion was expelled from the national team. Interestingly, Zheleznyakov hinted that Russia might have found an “alternative” to the Olympic Games, though details of what this entails were not disclosed in the interview.
He’s right, it is a disgrace. No russian athlete should be anywhere near the Olympics, under their own flag or a neutral one. Orcs should be confined to their own shithole until they become civilised enough to mix with humans.
They are the lowest form of DNA in this universe. Kill, rape. deportations, destruction of everything, thats all they know
I’m hated by ruSSians, but did not Putin attack the heart of RuSSia himself? He and his allies must pay for this shame, period!
Exactly, Mike, Putin did that to the Russians! But that choreographer (aren’t they mostly gay guys?) wouldn’t dare to say that. He’s not only a bum, he’s got his pants down and bends over for the dictator! 👿
One idea could be if the neutral flag bothers the orcs…don’t come don’t compete stay in you s**t hole and use those toilets you robbed from us.