Russian skier Alexander Bolshunov, three-time Olympic champion, has withdrawn from the Marathon in Kazan. It has been reported “Sport Express”.
“Alexander had personal difficulties, he did not have time to fly to Kazan. It will only be in town tonight,” the organizers said.
The ski marathon in Kazan will take place on March 11 in the village of Yudino. Bolshunov was supposed to compete in the 50m race.
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. They missed the final stages of the 2021/22 World Cup.
Norway’s Johannes Klebo is at the forefront of this season’s World Cup overall standings. Last season he was also the winner, ahead of Alexander Bolshunov. In women, Tiril Veng from Norway stands out.
Elena Vyalbe, former President of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) hopedAfter the final statement by the head of the FIS, the organization will be able to resist discrimination against Russian athletes.