At least the Russians get it. 😏
The use of LGBTQ specialty gear was briefly banned in 2023 after several Russian players refused to wear rainbow-themed sweaters, citing religious beliefs. https://www.rt.com/news/631123-russian-hockey-legend-ovechkin-refuses/
Russian hockey legend Ovechkin refuses to wear LGBTQ ribbon — RT World News
Alexander Ovechkin has refused to participate in an NHL initiative supporting LGBTQ causes by wrapping his stick with rainbow tape
https://www.rt.com/news/631123-russian-hockey-legend-ovechkin-refuses/
