In an interview with Uzbekistan 24 television, uzbekistani flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games will be boxer Bahodir Jallov and taekwondo athlete Nigora Tursunkulov.
Bakhodir Jallov and Nigora Tursunkulov
Previously, the flag bearers selected by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine will be boxer Bobosmon Batulov and gymnast Oksana Chusovkina.
Oksana Chusovkina and Bobosmon Batulov
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In an interview, Chusovkina herself spoke of the sudden change of flag bearer. According to her, "nothing was explained to me, and I don't know who will be replaced."
"They didn't explain to me why they changed, they just told me I had a substitution, that's all. I think the official can simply explain that we are all human beings and we will understand everything. It upset me, it was a total humiliation. Qiu Suovikina said.
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However, just hours before the opening of the Games, Kasimov responded to the substitution: "A feature of this Olympic Games is to ensure gender equality, for which the IOC encourages each country to recommend a distinguished male and a female athlete as a standard-bearer." In identifying the flag bearer of Uzbekistan, the sports indicators, as well as the views of each athlete and other members of the delegation, were modified. ”
In response to Kasimov's explanation, Ukrainian media reported that "this response looks more like an excuse for the sports authorities to make this incomprehensible decision."
For participating in the Tokyo Olympic Games, Ukraine has made a lot of negative news before.
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Ukrainian netizens were angry about this matter and left messages to express their understanding and dissatisfaction.
Andrey
They took the souls of famous athletes and sports veterans and spat on them. Also say what everyone is equal.....
Eugenie Muminova
I don't want Chusovkina to be upset about these comments, she has nothing to do with it. But such a replacement looks ugly. Do you need a Uzbek or a young girl who looks like a magazine cover? That is, Chusovykina can bring victory to Uzbekistan, everything is fine here, we will accept all this, but not worthy of raising the flag? Amazing step. My whole family is cheering for Chusovykina and we wish you another podium!
Iskandar Ahmadov
Quite simply, looking at the leader's response, is the performance of the 8th Olympic elders not as good as a novice?
Alex
Who among the female players of our national team is more suitable than her? With such achievements? It is clear that this decision was made on the basis of national factors, not athletes.
Source: Uzbekistan New Watch