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Malta gives free citizenship to Russian waterpolo player: the Labour Party celebrates the event

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Mark Camilleri
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Malta has given free citizenship to Russian Waterpolo player Ivan Nagaev. Ivan Ngaev is currently affected by many bans on Russian national sports teams in major international events such as the Olympics, and Malta is now giving Russian athletes a way out of this ban.

Malta has also been handing out free citizenship to foreign athletes demoralising local athletes in the process and obfuscating local sports. Malta also risks losing its trust at international events and institutions as it is being accused of buying foreign athletes.

On the other hand, Malta is also ignoring the national security aspect in rewarding citizenships to Russian athletes who have been regularly used in international events to promote Russian military insignia.

The Labour Party outlet, The Journal, praised the event as “a major development”.

 

Ivan Kuliak wearing the Z Insignia ta World Cup gymnastics event in Doha, Qatar.

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2 responses to “Malta gives free citizenship to Russian waterpolo player: the Labour Party celebrates the event”

  1. Emmanuel avatar
    Emmanuel

    I will do the same like Malta. Its a way that these athletes given a chance to continue doing and performing their sport. Why raise questions where infact in the world of FOOTBALL in a specific team not all are born of the specific country they are playing for. In ancient times there are no issues like this why now? Thank you for giving these athletes a time for their lives.

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