The mayor of Trondheim, Ranum, spoke out against the participation of Russians in the 2025 World Ski Championships
The mayor of Trondheim, Norway, Kent Ranum, spoke about the possibility of Russians competing at the 2025 World Ski Championships. His words are quoted by VG.
Ranum opposed the participation of Russians in the tournament, including neutral status. “My message to Russian athletes is this: you are not welcome in Trondheim at the World Championships,” he said.
On October 25, 2023, the Council of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) extended sanctions against Russian athletes. For the first time, restrictions on the performance of Russians at international ski tournaments were imposed in March 2022.
On December 8, the International Olympic Committee announced the admission of Russians and Belarusians to the 2024 Summer Olympics as individual neutral athletes and subject to certain conditions. The issue of Russian participation in the 2026 Winter Games has not been resolved at the moment.
Source: Lenta
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