Elena Vyalbe, head of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR), said she considers those who want to change their sports citizenship as traitors. Transmits words RIA Novosti Sports.
“The homeland raised him here, fed him, his parents raised him, fed him, gave him water? If a person is in the national team, they should not even think about it. It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve been on the team. You were completely state-sponsored. For me, this is treason to the Fatherland, ”said Vyalbe.
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.
Earlier Elena Vyalbe hopedAfter the final statement by the head of the FIS, the organization will be able to resist discrimination against Russian athletes. He declared his desire to protect human rights, talking about the possible acceptance of the Russians.