Repilov wins luge title, without Russian flag and anthem
January 30, 2021 GMT
KONIGSSEE, Germany (AP) Russia’s Roman Repilov won his second consecutive men’s luge world championship Saturday, overtaking World Cup champion Felix Loch in the second heat to successfully defend the title.
But after hoisting his gold medal, Repilov removed his hat in preparation for the winner’s flag to be displayed and anthem to blare. That was not the case.
Russian athletes can participate in the luge world championships, but only as neutral competitors and not officially representing their country because of the sanctions levied against that nation for a doping scandal.
Russian flair missing from Roman Repilov s luge world championship win
KONIGSSEE, Germany Russia s Roman Repilov won his second consecutive men s luge world championship Saturday, overtaking World Cup champion Felix Loch in the second heat to successfully defend the title.
But after hoisting his gold medal, Repilov removed his hat in preparation for the winner s flag to be displayed and anthem to blare. That was not the case.
Russian athletes can participate in the luge world championships, but only as neutral competitors who are not officially representing their country because of the sanctions levied against the nation for a doping scandal.
January 30, 2021 - 8:35 AM
KÃNIGSSEE, Germany - Russiaâs Roman Repilov won his second consecutive menâs luge world championship Saturday, overtaking World Cup champion Felix Loch in the second heat to successfully defend the title.
After claiming gold, Repilov removed his hat in preparation for the winnerâs flag to be displayed and anthem to blare.
That was not the case.
Russian athletes can participate in the luge world championships, but only as neutral competitors and not officially representing their country because of the sanctions levied against that country for a doping scandal.
The flag displayed in Repilovâs honour was the International Luge Federationâs, which is a blue outline of a luge athlete on a sled with a white background.
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