Russian hockey star explains ditching LGBT-themed demonstration
Philadelphia Flyers’ Russian star Ivan Provorov said that he chose not to take part in a Pride demonstration due to his religious beliefs Read Full Article at RT.com
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NHL player Ivan Provorov was absent from his team’s support of the Pride movement
Ivan Provorov, the 26-year-old Russian defender for the NHL team the Philadelphia Flyers, has said that he opted out of a pre-game warmup which paid tribute to the Pride movement because it clashed with his religious beliefs.
Provorov, who has played for the NHL franchise since the 2016-17 season, was absent from his team’s pre-game skate ahead of a game with the Anaheim Ducks as the Flyers celebrated Pride night by wearing rainbow-colored regalia in support of the LGBT community.
He subsequently played 23 minutes in the Flyers’ 5-2 win.
The uniforms and sticks used in pregame warmup were later made available for online auction, with the proceeds set to be given to charity. Provorov was the only player on the Flyers roster who did not have any items available for sale.
“I respect everybody and I respect everybody’s choices. My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion.”
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Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov on refusing to wear a rainbow jersey for warm ups during “Pride Night” due to his Russian Orthodox faith.
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