BEIJING, February 2, Andrey Senchenko. Goalkeeper of the Swiss women's ice hockey team Andrea Brandley does not believe that the cancellation of training at the Russian national team will give the Swiss an advantage in the match at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. The meeting of the women's teams of Russia and Switzerland in the group stage of the Olympic hockey tournament will take place on February 4. The teams are opponents in Group A, which also includes the teams of Canada, the USA and Finland. On Wednesday, the Russian hockey players were scheduled to have a morning practice at the National Sports Palace in Beijing, but the classes were canceled. only to work hard from match to match, but also to prove to everyone that they are capable of competing for medals.As for our meeting with the Russians, I do not consider the cancellation of several training sessions and the lack of practice for their team as an advantage for our team.Russian hockey players are very talented. I am convinced that a truly great match with Russia awaits us,» Brandley told reporters. «As for the organizational issues in Beijing, local employees are doing an excellent job with the difficult conditions of the pandemic. What the organizers of the Olympics are doing is incredible. Yes, we have a difficult time , but these are the realities.Despite all the problems, the Olympic Games will take place, and we will perform at them «, — added the athlete.
