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Re: wow.. we got a beatdown...
Posted By: Lars Lindeberg In Response To: Re: wow.. we got a beatdown... (Jason Burnell)
Date: Thursday, 17 November 2005, at 11:10 p.m.
"1) Everyone is doing the same thing. There is no debate in Russia over whether lifter A, who totals 2200 in Federation X is as good as LIfter B who totals 2200 in Federation Y. It's apples to apples."
Well, now both Ukraine and Russia have WPC affiliates. That is where the IPF suspended lifters end up, like Kutchner.
"2)It makes for a deeper pool of lifters. A few times PLUSA has published the results of the Russian Nationals. Top 10 guys at 220 are all around 2000. That is depth - I think that also keeps the lifters motivated."
They have A LOT of PLers in Russia, and they are devoted.
"3) Russia doesnt have the NFL "
No, but they got WL, soccer, Hockey etc
"4) In some countries strength athletes are revered. In others, there is government support which allows athletes to train without as many other worries. Not all but some. "
Unfortunatley this doesn't apply to PL in most countries, since it isn't a Olympic sport.
BR
Lars
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