Today EADaily announced the decision of the government of Dagestan, according to which the stadium named after Elena Isinbayeva in Makhachkala was returned to its former name – “Trud”. An unambiguously fair decision is now being discussed by current and former athletes, politicians, journalists and parliamentarians.
Here is what the State Duma deputy, ex-world boxing champion thinks about this Nikolai Valuev:
“Renamed the stadium? This is fine! Russia has never liked betrayal. It doesn’t matter what shape or size. This is the result of her words and actions. This is how our society reacts where, not for the sake of political politeness, it is customary to call things by their proper names. Public people should be ready to pay for any unsightly expressed thought.
In turn, the Olympic champion and parliamentarian Svetlana Zhurova sure:
“You can’t name stadiums after athletes during their lifetime. Time must pass, then it will be possible to make an assessment of the overall merits. This example once again shows that there can be nuances. That is why I am categorically against the fact that a monument was erected to me during my lifetime, God forbid, I will kill right away! That’s when I’ll be gone, please, but not now.
For the same reason, I oppose the fact that athletes are awarded the title of Hero of Russia. It cannot be ruled out that over time a doping story or something else may come up. And how will it be possible to deprive an athlete of such a title if it suddenly turns out that he performed dishonestly? It is better to award the title of Hero of Sports.
And finally, a comment from Anna Gviniashviliex-athletics coach of the Makhachkala stadium “Trud”:
“The Yelena Isinbayeva Stadium was officially registered only in documents, and all residents called it Trud. Understand Isinbayeva is deeply purple. We support the image of such athletes and amuse their pride. Everyone focused on her.
We also have other athletes who have betrayed their homeland. Do you want to leave? Flag in your hands and a banner in one place. Just let’s count how much money was spent on you, and return them.
2023-08-22 18:57:00
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