Putin honours rising stars in Russian tennis under neutral flag
Vladimir Putin will honour Russian tennis players Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider. According to the sport-express.ru website, both are expected to receive state awards and special nominations. In international competitions, they continue to participate under a neutral flag.
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has recognised Russian tennis players Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider. Both athletes received nominations for state awards and the Order of Friendship. The president of the Russian Tennis Federation discussed this information with sport-express.ru.
The President of the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF), Shamil Tarpishchev, stated in a conversation with SE that Russian tennis players Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider have been nominated for state awards - we read on the website.
Vladimir Putin to award Russian tennis players
During the Olympic Games in Paris, Andreeva and Shnaider won silver medals in doubles. Their achievements were recognised by the Russian authorities, even though they continue to compete under a neutral flag in WTA tournaments. Diana Shnaider is ranked 13th in the WTA rankings, while Mirra Andreeva is in 16th place.
Despite international conflicts, Russia has a rich tennis tradition, with players such as Dinara Safina and Maria Sharapova achieving success on tennis courts around the world. Although the younger generation has not yet matched their accomplishments, state recognition can serve as additional motivation for them to further develop their careers.
Mirra Andreeva is considered one of the best young generation tennis players. At only 17 years old, she has already secured victories against players such as Jasmine Paolini, Karolina Pliskova, Emma Navarro, Magda Linette, and even Aryna Sabalenka.
Diana Shnaider has had one of the best seasons of her career. Between October and November, she triumphed in the WTA tournament in Hong Kong in singles.
