Norwegian skier Teresa Johaug said she sympathizes with Russian athletes
Norwegian skier Teresa Johaug spoke with words of support for Russian athletes suspended from participation in international competitions. Her words are quoted by Expressen.
“I have nothing personal to Natalya Nepryaeva. Russian skiers do not run the country. I really sympathize with Natalia and other skiers, ”said the athlete. At the same time, she considered that it would be wrong to allow Russian skiers to represent their country with a flag and an anthem.
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At the end of the 2021/2022 season, Nepryaeva won the overall World Cup standings. After that, she said that during the World Cup stage in Holmenkollen, Norwegian fans expressed threats against Russian athletes.
On March 1, the Norwegian Ski Federation banned Russian athletes from participating in competitions held in the country. After that, the International Ski Federation (FIS) extended the ban to all competitions under the auspices of the organization. The Russians did not come to the start of the race in Holmenkollen.
Source: Lenta
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