But, here again is that Russian mindset that everyone hates Russians. He is so put out by receiving silver that he has to feel as though there was UNFAIRNESS in the game. This is the way they are. In the case of the Olympics, they violate rules, scoff at punitive measures and then complain the rest of the world hates Russians. THEY ARE CHEATERS in every definition of the word.
February 21, 2022
By Ivan Fedotov and Mikhail Grigorenko
The Russian goaltender (click here) held his medal in his hand instead of putting it around his neck after the ROC's 2-1 loss to Finland in the men's ice hockey final on Sunday.
Due to Covid-19 protocols at the Beijing Games, athletes are tasked with picking up their medals from a platter rather than having them placed around their necks.
When Fedotov received his medal he simply couldn't bring himself to put it around his neck.
By the end of the ceremony he was the only player from both sides not wearing a medal.
“It's hard to accept that it isn't gold,” Fedotov said afterwards.
“I'm an all-or-nothing person, and it's hard to accept a defeat.
"I'll definitely put it on and enjoy that but later on.”...
By Ivan Fedotov and Mikhail Grigorenko
The Russian goaltender (click here) held his medal in his hand instead of putting it around his neck after the ROC's 2-1 loss to Finland in the men's ice hockey final on Sunday.
Due to Covid-19 protocols at the Beijing Games, athletes are tasked with picking up their medals from a platter rather than having them placed around their necks.
When Fedotov received his medal he simply couldn't bring himself to put it around his neck.
By the end of the ceremony he was the only player from both sides not wearing a medal.
“It's hard to accept that it isn't gold,” Fedotov said afterwards.
“I'm an all-or-nothing person, and it's hard to accept a defeat.
"I'll definitely put it on and enjoy that but later on.”...
