Ustyugov said that he wrote to Bolshunov after the conflict during the race at the Russian Cup
Russian skier Sergei Ustyugov spoke about his communication with compatriot Alexander Bolshunov after the conflict during the race at the fifth stage of the Russian Cup. His words leads “Championship”.
The athlete said that after what happened in Krasnogorsk, he decided to send a message to Bolshunov. “Wrote:“ How are you? I hope no injuries? He replied, “It’s all right.” We didn’t talk anymore,” he said.
Bolshunov and Ustyugov collided on December 27, 2022 in the freestyle sprint at the fifth stage of the Russian Cup in Krasnogorsk. Athletes, being in leading positions, hit each other on the descent and fell. As a result, Bolshunov smashed his face. After the incident, he said that Ustyugov specially cut him with skis.
On December 25, after the sprint in the classic style, Ustyugov did not shake Bolshunov’s hand and said that he acted ugly, cutting him off during overtaking in the final of the race. In protest, Ustyugov, who finished fifth, did not attend the flower ceremony. Bolshunov, who finished second, then received a verbal warning from the judges.
Source: Lenta
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