The more the commentators lament the “loss” of the Russians this year, the longer I want them to stay gone. Going on and on about how the field of talent is not as deep, crying about Kamila Valieva with absolutely no mention of the doping. Can you say out of touch? Just cause you old farts remember the Cold War. World’s changed, boys! Almost nobody misses the presence of a bunch of drugged up children and their abusive coach. Who hail from a country currently actively engaged in committing war crimes. Honestly, even if some of the Russian skaters A: are against the war, and B: miraculously aren’t doping (sure, Jan), would such a good and moral person be willing to show their face, knowing what they represent? Stand next to Ukrainians while everyone is forced to be polite?
And on a basic talent level, it seems to me that skaters are performing great knowing the results aren’t already fixed. (Well, except for Wakaba, since the judges are determined to nerf her for reasons unknown.) Got to be a weight off!
Keep the boohooing up, with everything else you idiots said today you’re actually doing more damage to them. 😂 Nicky Slater and Simon Reed are dusty as hell and ought to retire already.
