American figure skater Alexa Knierim reacted to the statement of Kamila Valieva about the suspension from international competitions.
In an interview with AiF, Valieva noted that it was a shame for her not to be able to participate in international competitions.
“It’s a shame, of course, that we can’t go to international competitions. But the main rivals are all in Russia. And sport is about competition between the best and the best,” said Valieva.
Some commentators are now trying to twist Kamila’s words to say that she was disrespectful to the other skaters but Kamila is correct. Over the last several years, the pedestal at any figure skating singles competition was between the Russian ladies who are indeed all in Russia now. Plus you can’t blame her for trying to find the silver lining. She was answering a question about how to cope now that they can’t compete internationally and keep yourself motivated and that was her answer. That she can find motivation in competing against her team mates. What’s so offensive about that especially since ISU left them no other choice? Mediocre US skater no one ever heard of decided to make a name for herself by getting fake offended by Kamila’s words. So pathetic.
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