Yuri Borodavko, head coach of the Russian national team, criticized the jury of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) after the incident that occurred in the semi-finals of the fifth stage of the ice skating sprint between Olympic champion Sergei Ustyugov and Alexander Bolshunov. Russian Cup in Krasnogorsk, reports “Sport Express”.
Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Technical Delegate Igor Belomestnov said On the decision of the judges on the episode with the Olympic champions Alexander Bolshunov and Sergey Ustyugov. Both athletes were not penalized.
“First of all, the jury is to blame. They signed completely awkwardly. They were unable to maintain the situation, which continued in more than one phase. They knew this. It was left to chance. They did not fully understand and showed their unwillingness to take this or that side. But this does not happen, ”said Borodavko.
Recall that the Russian Cup struggle between these rivals heated up over the weekend. During the sprint, Bolshunov caught Ustyugov’s skis at the moment of overtaking. As a result, the race ended with Alexander Terentiev’s victory. Ustyugov was fifth, Bolshunov was second. After learning that he had received a written warning for violating FLGR rules 35.9, 35.11.2.2 – “Creating interference with other participants”.
Russian cross country ski coach Ivan Bragin commented The clash of the champion of the Games, Sergei Ustyugov, his ward with the three-time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov.