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The Russian Cycling Federation (FVSR) will approve the transfer of world championship medalist Mikhail Yakovlev to the Israeli national team if he receives compensation, the head of the federation, Vyacheslav Ekimov, told Match TV.
Bronze medalist at the 2021 World Championships in keirin Yakovlev notified the FVSR of his intention to play for Israel in August. The rider changed sports citizenship and competes in international competitions. However, he will not be able to compete at the Olympics without the approval of the transition from the FVSR.
“Misha wanted to catch up with the departing train and go to the Games in Paris. I don’t know if he can do it. So far, there is no agreement on this matter, and the position of our NOC is the same,” Yekimov said, noting that the organization “has the right to count on compensation for this transition.” “This practice exists all over the world. Compensate us a certain amount for this guy, and we will give authorization to participate in the Olympics. We, as a federation, put forward such demands,” he explained.
At the same time, Yekimov did not name the amount of compensation.
Source: Rosbalt
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