Latvian biathlonist Rastorguev accused the coach of Brisis of beating at the World Cup
The biathlonist of the Latvian national team Andrei Rastorguev accused the coach of the national team of Ilmars Brisis of beating during the 2025 World Cup. He told Tvnet about this.
According to the athlete, the incident occurred on February 20 after he turned to the coach to discuss skiing last year. “He pushed me out of the room and began to dissolve my hands. I put a cross on further actions. In fact, I ended up in a knockout, ”said Rastorguev, adding that the doctor of the Olympic team of Latvia, Aldis Tsirulis, tried to save the situation.
The biathlonist said that as a result of the incident, he received a fracture of his finger, a broken nose and shoulder injury. Now he may need an operation.
At the same time, Britsis and his wife Bayb Bendik called Rastorguev the culprit of the conflict. According to their version, the coach had to defend the family, including a half -year -old son. However, Rastorguev denies this, noting that Brisis attacked him from the back.
Rastorguev is a silver medalist of the World Cup 2024 in the mass start. Also in his asset are two gold of European championships.
Source: Lenta
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