Commentator Dmitry Guberniev answered the question of whether the leaders of the Russian national team, who were suspended from international competitions due to sanctions, will notice his absence at the stages of the cross-country skiing World Cup.
“Compared to biathlon, skiing is a very local story. But even in it they can easily cope without Russian athletes – this is a tragedy.
In biathlon, no one around the world will notice the absence of Russian and Belarusian athletes. In skiing, of course, the lack of our skiers will be noticed, but this will not bother anyone. Let’s admit to ourselves that world sport will lose without Russia, but it will manage without us, ”says Guberniev. “Championship.com”.
Recall that the International Ski Federation (FIS) took into account the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and decided to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from competitions until the end of last season, immediately after the end of the Olympic Games in Beijing. The decision was later extended until further notice.
These days, the first stage of the cross-country skiing World Cup is held on the Finnish Ruka, where all the strongest athletes except the Russians take part.
Previously recognizedHe said that the atmosphere in the French national team improved after one of the leaders, Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, was injured in training before the start of the 2022 World Cup and had to leave the team’s location.
The team reportedly now spends most of their time together. Under Benzema, many young and less experienced players felt uncomfortable next to the outstanding striker who took the Golden Ball.
Source: Gazeta
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