MOSCOW, 13 Mar. President of the All-Russian Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics (VFCG) Irina Viner-Usmanova supported the words of the German MEP Kristin Anderson, who criticized the suspension of Russian athletes. Anderson said that such decisions are pure racism towards the Russians. «Speech Anderson has been a beacon of light for us in a dark realm. Many thanks to her. I am glad that there are still people on our continent who are well aware that the suspension of Russian athletes is really racism and inappropriate behavior on the part of people who talk about democracy and cleanliness in sports and in life, «Sport24 quotes Viner-Usmanova. «It's good that there are still people who have a conscience. With regard to Russian athletes, such a strong cave Russophobia was established that we had nowhere to turn. People around were simply in fear . The presidents of the international federations were afraid to say something wrong, as the IOC says,» said Mrs. lava VFHG.
