It’s troublesome to say what’s the significance of the next communication by the nice Ukrainian champion, which is accompanied by the above picture of a quite soiled Ukrainian flag. Posted a couple of minutes in the past on VK.com, it hints at adjustments to return, particularly within the context of his compatriot, Oleg Stepko’s, latest migration to Azerbaijan. I’m posting Igor’s phrases right here each in Russian and English, with a view to give Russian audio system the chance to remark, and iron out any potential inaccuracies or lack of nuance within the translation.
I want to say – good luck, Oleg!
‘Кого интересует мой переход под другие цвета флага .
Да этот вопрос сейчас решается но пока что я защищаю цвета своей страны.
Я думаю в скором времени все будет решено !
In case you are fascinated with my transition to different colors of the flag.
Sure, this subject is now solved however to this point I’m defending the colours of his nation.
I feel quickly every thing will likely be determined!’
Up to date 23.50 14th March
Nico Jackson, resourceful as ever, has discovered some data to contextualise what Oleg Verniaiev has stated, specifically an interview with a Ukrainian nationwide coach Aleksandr Gorin on an Azerbaijani information web site : http://www.1news.az/sport/gymnastics/20140313082626337.html
There may be additionally some extra data on Oleg Stepko’s resolution to depart Ukraine.
Nico summarises :
As as to if Oleg (Verniaiev) is migrating to Azerbaijan, it appears to rely on who you ask. On the one hand, they’re saying negotiations with Verniaiev – and Radivilov – have taken place, however alternatively, there’s nothing official about both having taken a choice. (In one other media supply, it says that Yevgeny Moskvin (former coach of Valery Goncharov, working now as the pinnacle coach of Azerbaijan’s males’s nationwide group) has recruited Oleg Verniaiev AND Igor Radivilov to Azerbaijan additionally.)
Aleksandr Gorin says there was a protracted debate over letting Oleg Stepko and his coach go to Azerbaijan. After all, everybody initially refused. Nonetheless, they voted and agreed to let him go together with some kind of compensation ($10,000 supposedly).
Stepko and Netreba (Stepko ‘s coach) determined to go to Azerbaijan as a result of they felt there was no dwelling to be made as an athlete and coach in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation and sports activities ministry weren’t sufficient to assist in that regard.
Gorin definitely appears to be very upset at Stepko and his coach for leaving. He is additionally very offended with the committee that voted to let him go and does not perceive why their Olympic Committee did not block the transfer.
