Yevseyev’s pride for the Russians, conspiracy theory from Khan and Taktarov’s angry call: what are quarantined athletes talking about

"People understand that this is not a joke."

Due to the difficult epidemiological situation in the world, many athletes try by their own example to show the importance of observing precautionary measures. Representatives of domestic sports are no exception. So, the head coach of the Ufa football club Vadim Evseev said that he uses a protective mask and gloves to go to the store. In his opinion, many Russians took seriously the requirements of the authorities to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19.

“I do not agree when they say that we are a frivolous nation with an eternal chance. People understand that this is not a joke. At least those whom I met, ”Evseev wrote on Instagram.

A similar position is held by the former MMA fighter Oleg Taktarov. According to him, many Russians really behave in a disciplined manner and adhere to regulations, and problems arise due to interruptions in the supply of protective equipment. In this regard, the athlete urged wealthy people to take part in improving the situation.

“Make masks, do something for your country,” Taktarov said.

In turn, former Bellator heavyweight champion Alexander Volkov, now a UFC speaker, shared his thoughts on forced home training. The fighter pointed out that in conditions of isolation, a person’s success in a particular activity depends solely on his own efforts - “there is no one to blame responsibility on”.

“I believe that this work is especially valuable, and those who achieve growth in a limited space, work not only on the body, but also on self-discipline ... If you have achieved growth in such conditions, this is your personal merit and no one else. I am sure this applies not only to sports, but also to any sphere, ”Volkov noted.

“Work on yourself in any conditions and under any circumstances - this is what will remain with you forever,” the fighter added.

The athlete also urged his fans to take the situation seriously, recalling the rules of safety and personal hygiene.

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Moreover, there are those who do not consider coronavirus the most significant problem of mankind. Thus, Zabit Magomedsharipov, the contender for the UFC championship in the featherweight category, noted that far more people suffer from hunger on the planet.

“A virus called hunger takes the lives of 8,000 children every day, although a vaccine exists and is called food. But you will not hear about it in the media, do you know why? Because hunger does not kill the rich, ”Magomedsharipov is sure.

In turn, the British boxer Amir Khan put forward an unexpected version of the origin of the epidemic. He admitted that he did not believe that coronavirus appeared in China due to infected bat meat. In his opinion, the spread of the disease is associated with innovations in the field of communications.

“There is a pattern associated with the emergence of each new generation of mobile communications. In 2003, when the 3G standard appeared, there was an outbreak of SARS. Then, when the introduction of 4G began in 2009, a swine flu pandemic broke out in the world. 2020 and 5G are the outbreaks of coronavirus, ”Khan explained.

“We continue to get used to being 24 hours together”

Be that as it may, in many countries strict quarantine measures continue to apply, and athletes support their fans with tips on what to do in the four walls. So, the goalkeeper of the Moscow “Spartak” Artyom Rebrov, who actively talks about his everyday life on social networks, admitted that the epidemic made him think about important things. In particular, he realized how children lack communication with their parents in everyday life.

“Now we wake up together, have breakfast together, come up with some games, entertainment, decide what to cook for dinner and which movie we will watch in the evening, fall asleep together. Yes, out of habit, it happens, I want to hide in the next room and plug my ears with ear plugs. But it passes quickly, and we continue to get used to being 24 hours together. Now I see that it is difficult, but cool. The children became calmer, they just get high because their parents are always there, ”Rebrov shared his observations.

Many athletes demonstrate the importance of exercise by example. So, two-time Olympic pole vault champion Elena Isinbayeva performed exercises in the courtyard of her country house.

“Well, it's not easy to sit idle and swim in fat ... Today the training plan has been completed,” Isinbaeva reported.

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Leonid Slutsky, head coach of Kazan Rubin, decided to take on his health in quarantine. He said that since he lives in a closed complex, he devotes one and a half hours a day to walks in the fresh air - always in a mask.

“I'm sitting on a fierce diet. All Rubin players are having fun from this news. I expect to lose 10 kg in comparison with the weight with which I went to quarantine. I understand that in my physiognomy you won’t say this now, but I’m on the way to it, ”Slutsky said with his characteristic self-irony.

Some Russian athletes have the opportunity to observe the development of the situation in other countries. So, the pilot of the Formula 1 AlphaTauri team, Daniel Quenta, was quarantined in Monaco. According to him, he is trying to make the most of every opportunity to go out, and at home he is learning new things for himself.

“I've never tried yoga before, it's quite interesting. Now I understand how bad my stretch is, so I try to work on it. I set myself the task of adding. I also play the guitar. It’s more difficult to do without a teacher, but I try to watch videos, learn new songs. I watch movies, television series. In addition, I really like to watch old boxing fights. I cook myself three times a day. Well, home cleaning: I washed the windows, washed clothes, cut my hair, ”said Kvyat.

In turn, four-time Olympic champion in synchronized swimming Anastasia Ermakova spoke about the situation in Italy, one of the countries most affected by coronavirus. She tries to go out as rarely as possible, although some citizens are less responsible about what is happening. At the same time, the ex-athlete expressed the opinion that some media are fueling an already tense atmosphere.

“For example, a photograph from Bergamo, where there are a lot of coffins in a large hall, has been on the Internet for a long time. You look at her - and there are no words. But in fact, this photo was taken back in 2014, when a ship with migrants crashed. Why escalate the panic in such an ugly way? You can simply explain why you need to sit at home and comply with all the requirements, ”Sport-Express quotes Ermakova.

At the same time, some representatives of the sports world support fellow citizens not in word but in deed. So, the head of the Pirelli tire company’s motorsport division, Mario Isola, founded a charity fundraiser to raise funds for the fight against coronavirus. He also works as a volunteer in an ambulance.

Temporarily, basketball referees Sylvia Martiali and Guido Giovannetti, who had a medical education, also changed their profession. Both work in hospitals in Rome and Bari, respectively.

“When you become a doctor, you make a promise. It must be performed, especially in emergency situations. You swear an oath to help others, ”says Martiali Eurohoops.