Ovechkin on attempts to prevent Russian hockey players from participating in the World Cup: fans want to see the best.
- Listen, guys, I don't make these decisions. But as an athlete, I can say one thing - we just want to play. this is.
I don't know how everything will work out in the end, but I am convinced that if you ask the fans, they will say that they want to see the best in the tournament. Future stars of that NHL. But it's not up to us to decide.
- You understand why Canada does not want to enter Russian players in the Youth World Cup.
- They don't have visas.
- Canada's sports minister said this is partly due to concerns that Russia is using sporting successes for its own propaganda.
- No. As I already said, the athlete simply wants to represent his country - in the World Championship, the Olympics, the European Championship and other tournaments. You just want to compete and play for your country.
-Are you okay with the Russian authorities using you as a propaganda tool?
Nobody uses me.
- You don't think so?
- No.
Firmly and clearly!