Three-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Alexander Bolshunov on the air of Match TV commented on the decision of the International Ski Federation (FIS) to remove Russian athletes from participating in the next starts.
“We hoped that we would be able to compete, especially since competitions and sports are the world. Satisfied with the season, but the sediment remained. I wanted a good end to the season. We will be content with what we had,” said the skier. He added that he did not understand the position of the Norwegians, who opposed the participation of the Russians.
On March 1, the Norwegian Ski Federation banned Russian athletes from participating in competitions held in the country. After that, the FIS extended the ban to all competitions under the auspices of the organization.
Before the end of the season, the skiers had to hold two stages of the World Cup. From 3 to 6 March, competitions will be held in Norway, and from 11 to 13 March, races will be held in Sweden.
Source: Lenta
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