Yuri Borodavko, head coach of the Russian cross-country skiing team, reacted emotionally to the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced after the executive committee meeting on March 28.
“Under such circumstances, you can safely submit the IOC. All right, who do they want to let in? Let’s look at athletes from other countries: almost all athletes are military personnel. We were given unrealistic conditions. They say, “We let you,” but in reality no, he quotes Wartko. “Match TV”.
The organization recommended that the Russians be allowed to remain in a neutral status if the athletes did not actively support the war. Athletes representing law enforcement and armed forces will not be allowed to compete.
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 leading the World Cup overall standings this season. Last season he was also the winner, ahead of Alexander Bolshunov. In women, Tiril Veng from Norway stands out.
Previously on OKR He suggested that the Russians would have a sport where they would be accepted into tournaments..