Russian Olympic champion Alina Zagitova has been criticized by followers after she shared a video of herself opening a door with the assistance of her leg, joking that it was a measure to guard herself from the coronavirus.
The 17-year-old, who was heading to a coaching session at Khrustalny Skating Palace, touched the door deal with along with her boot to make it open.
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“That’s why you want good stretching,” the reigning world champion captioned the video, including a virus emoji in obvious reference to the coronavirus outbreak.
Zagitova’s put up was met with criticism as many customers condemned the skater for the “joke” and accused her of creating the deal with even dirtier.
“Did you concentrate on individuals who will contact the soiled door deal with after you? You’re pondering solely about your self,” one consumer wrote.
“Do you open your automotive door in the identical method?” one other individual requested.
“You’re shameless and egocentric individual and have poor manners,” yet another remark reads.
Having acquired an avalanche of offended feedback the skater deleted the video, changing it with an image of herself sporting a face masks.
“Let all folks keep wholesome,” Zagitova wrote, adopting a extra severe tone regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
