Norwegian biathlete Tarjei Be said about the aggression of Russian fans because of his position
Norwegian biathlete Tarjei Be spoke about the reaction of Russian fans to the fact that he supported the sanctions of sports organizations against the country. His words are quoted by Dagbladet.
According to the Norwegian, he was ready for aggression, as he showed a radical position, noting that he did not care about the opinion of Russian critics. “Many write: “You will not be welcome in Russia” and the like. I feel more sorry for them than myself. If you know that you are standing up for a good cause, it surpasses all consequences,” he stressed.
On March 17, Be supported the removal of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international tournaments. The Norwegian called the national team ban correct, as sports are an important part of communication and the entertainment industry.
On the same day, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) announced that it was starting the procedure for the removal of the Russian Biathlon Union and the Belarusian Biathlon Federation. National Federations have seven days to respond to the IBU’s decision. After this period, the executive committee will adopt a final verdict, which will immediately enter into force.
On March 2, the IBU executive committee banned the Russians from participating in international competitions.
Source: Lenta
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