The Council of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) plans to consider the issue of allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in international competitions in late spring. DEA News.
“The FIS Council will discuss the participation of Russia and Belarus in international tournaments at its next meeting at the end of May. Press service of the international organization said that the current policy will not change until this meeting.
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.
Earlier, it was reported that the State Duma deputy, Olympic champion in speed skating, Svetlana Zhurova. spoke According to Elena Vyalbe, Russian skiers will be asked to sign a document condemning the SVO for admission to international tournaments.