Zhurova considers the topic of “code of conduct” for Russians at Wimbledon premature

The Olympic champion of Turin in speed skating, State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova considers it premature to discuss the topic of the “code of conduct” for Russians to participate in the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

Wimbledon 2023 will take place from 3 to 16 July.

– It is still difficult to say what will be in this “code”. So far, anything can be assumed, especially based on the input data that we know at the moment. It seems to me that this was done on purpose so that we would fall for it and actively discuss, ask our athletes and thus knock them down before an important tournament. Therefore, we cannot discuss it prematurely, because the document as such does not exist, – said Zhurova RT.

Earlier, the British edition of the Daily Mail reported that Russian tennis players will be allowed to Wimbledon only after signing a special code of conduct. The document is being finalized, but it is expected that tennis players from Russia will be required during the tournament to refuse any obvious demonstration of support for their country, positive comments about the Russian Federation, as well as wearing the flag. In case of violation of the code, sanctions can be applied to the Russians, up to and including removal.

The Russians and Belarusians were suspended from the Wimbledon tournament in 2022 due to the events in Ukraine. For this, the organizers of the competition were fined one million dollars, and the WTA and ATP stripped the tournament of rating points.