Skiers were hospitalized after a massive collapse at the XII Winter Spartakiad
On the morning of March 8, on the track of the Laura resort in Sochi, participants of the XII Winter Spartakiad of students were injured during a 10-kilometer mass start. The prosecutor’s office of the Krasnodar region began an investigation into what happened.
Video footage from the competition appeared on social networks. Judging by the footage, the athletes raced in heavy snow and fog. The girls were sliding down a steep slope. Coming down from the hill, several skiers slipped and fell, and other skiers drove into them.
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A race participant showed a broken face after a massive collapse
According to the latest data, the number of skiers injured in a massive fall at competitions in the village of Estosadok is 18 people. All injured athletes are currently in hospital. One of the victims, skier Daria Ermakova, published a photo of a broken face and injured neck on social networks.
The photo shows bruises and abrasions on the athlete’s face and neck. “Dudes. Did I mention the weather? This is the weather for you,” Ermakova wrote.
Guberniev spoke harshly to Vyalbe
The head of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR), Elena Vyalbe, believes that the low level of athletes is to blame for the massive failure in the 10-kilometer race at the Winter Spartakiad of students in the Krasnodar Territory.
It’s okay, sir. What, this is your first time in sports? The thing is that these athletes are not even ready for such a track. The level of these athletes is very low
TV commentator Dmitry Guberniev did not agree with the head of the FLRG and called the people who decided to hold the race criminals. According to him, the race took place on a biathlon track in the opposite direction.
Those people who made the decision to hold the race – employees of the Ministry of Sports, flight director Belomestnov, Elena Vyalbe, you are just criminals, understand? I believe that you must answer to the law
Race participants consider Vyalbe’s words humiliating
One of the mass start participants also responded to Elena Vyalbe’s words. The words of the athlete, who wished to remain anonymous, are reported by the Championship.
“I don’t know whether to believe what Elena Valerievna Vyalbe said, that we are just inexperienced athletes and only received bruises. Yes, here I am now in the hospital – here the girls are moaning in pain, almost dying. She’s alive, thank God,” the girl said, noting that Vyalbe’s words are humiliating for athletes.
The skier also said that there was blood all over the track. “How can we talk about ordinary bruises in such a situation?” – she was indignant.
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The prosecutor’s office began an investigation due to the massive collapse of skiers in Sochi
The prosecutor’s office of the Adler district of the city of Sochi will conduct an investigation into the incident, which led to injuries to skiers during competitions as part of the Winter Student Spartakiad. This was reported on the Telegram channel of the prosecutor’s office.
“All victims were provided with medical assistance; at present, their lives and health are not in danger,” the department said in a statement.
It is noted that as part of the inspection, the actions of the event organizers and authorized persons will be assessed.
Source: Lenta
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