Ivan Yakimushkin, the silver medalist of the 2022 Olympic Games, expressed the opinion that Norwegian skiers are not worried about the absence of Russian athletes in international starts. Transmits words “Sport Express”.
“The light did not gather on us like a wedge. They don’t care if we are or not. The French finish third in the sprints, with many other guys competing with them. The arrival of the Norwegians did not happen with them – and the first six of them all, they do not leave without a fight, ”said Yakimushkin.
Recall that the International Ski Federation (FIS) decided to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until the end of last season, and then extended the sanctions.
The Russians missed the final stages of the 2021/22 World Cup. Also, Russian skiers are not taking part in the new season 2022/23, but they are focusing on local starts.
Elena Vyalbe, former president of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) statedthat none of the national team members will sign a permit to change their sports citizenship.