MOSCOW, Sep 28 LDPR State Duma deputy Boris Paykin, commenting on his departure from country five-time Olympic champion in synchronized swimming Anastasia Davydova, urged not to poison the departing athletes. The news that the five-time Olympic champion in synchronized swimming Anastasia Davydova left Russia, of course, saddens.But I would not throw labels around today.After all, Anastasia competed for Russia with honor in international competitions, she is a really great athlete, but having already completed her career. Departure from the country is a personal choice of each person. Poisoning a departing person in the back is not our way,» Paykin told Depu Tat noted that today more attention should be paid to those who remained in sports, in coaching. «In the same synchronized swimming, our country has been a leader for many years, and it is important not to lose this potential. Behind the victories of the champions is a huge coaching work. During this time, it is important to support working coaches and young athletes. They are our future,» the parliamentarian added.
