Alina Kabajeva returned to the public eye.
Alina Kabajeva gave her support to Russia’s war efforts. PDO
Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics Alina Kabaeva39, posted a bunch of photos on his Instagram account from his visit to Sochi, where he was opening a new gymnastics center.
In one picture, the attention is drawn to the badge on Kabajeva’s jacket. It sparkles with Z – the insignia used by the Russian army in the Ukrainian war.
You can find the picture by clicking the arrow on the right side of the update three times.
There is nothing surprising in the show of support for Russia’s war efforts, given that the former top athlete is said to be running for president Vladimir Putin with. However, the relationship has never been officially confirmed.
According to the Sonntagszeitung newspaper, Kabaeva has given birth to the Russian leader’s two children in Switzerland. The fact that the United States placed Kabaeva on its sanctions list in August also speaks of the close relationship with the Russian leadership.
Kabajeva gave a speech at the opening of the gymnastics center, in which she did not mention the war at all, but praised her country’s investments in sports.
– As an athlete, I couldn’t even dream of such conditions. Life shows that the possible is impossible. Russia is a country of great opportunities, the woman praised.
This fall, Kabajeva announced that she had founded a sports association focusing on rhythmic gymnastics.
In addition to Olympic gold and bronze, Kabajeva achieved 14 World Cup medals and numerous European championships during her career. However, there is a stain in the middle of the success, because in 2001 he was caught for doping.