The pole vaulter, known as Vladimir Putin’s confidant, is wanted out of the Olympic Committee.
Jelena Isinbayeva continues on the committee of the International Olympic Committee. EPA / AOP
The legend of pole vaulting Yelana Isinbayeva has received a new role in the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Russian, who was previously part of the environment committee within the sports committee, will move to the team of the education committee.
The number of six Russian members of the IOC Sports Committee was reduced to two. In addition to Isinbayeva, the president of the Russian Tennis Federation was found in the list of names of the athlete committee published by the committee Shamil Tarpishchevwho also changed the work group.
However, Isinbayeva’s presence in the Olympic Committee does not please Russia. Deputy member of the Russian Duma Biysultan Khamzaev suggests, according to Gazeta.ru, that Isinbayeva resign from her post, as she does not think this represents Russian values.
Khamzaev has heavily criticized Isinbayeva when she did not participate Vladimir Putin supporting the work of the All-Russian People’s Front. The Olympic champion was dismissed from the group. Isinbayeva commented on social media that she is focusing on the activities of the IOC, which Khamzaev described as betrayal against Russia.
Isinbajeva has quietly lived in Tenerife with her family. The news about his place of residence was revealed in July.