“I understand well how important it is to wish and hear the wishes of good luck before a long journey and serious trials.
It is important for every person, for every one of us.
And the tests that you have to go through are more than serious, ”RIA Novosti quoted Putin as saying.
According to him, athletes need to be ready to test their character and willpower in the fight against the strongest athletes in the world.
He also stressed that Russia is not afraid of difficulties.
“They always make us even stronger, more united, self-confident.
All these qualities, I am convinced, will be fully manifested in Beijing, too," Putin added.
The Beijing Olympic Games will be held from 4 to 20 February 2022.
Earlier, the head of the FFKKR expressed doubt that any of the skaters would be entrusted with the role of standard bearer at the opening of the Olympic Games.