Rolan Zinnatov (Russia)
Sport: SAMBO
Status: Individual Neutral Athlete
Rolan Zinnatov is an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and holds the rank of police captain.
He participated in the propaganda festival “ZA POBEDU” and in the pro-war tournament “Fatherland for Victory,” organised in support of the war against Ukraine.
Employment within a Russian law enforcement structure and participation in war-supporting events are incompatible with neutrality requirements.
Sources:
– Proof of MIA employment:
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– “ZA POBEDU” festival:
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– “Fatherland for Victory” tournament:
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– Official letter of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the National Sambo Federation of Ukraine: