Elena Vyalbe, head of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR), said that domestic skiers should not compete in international competitions with neutral status. Transmits words “R-Sport”.
“No one has let us in yet. I don’t know what the FIS will pull out, let someone in or not, but I am categorically against our team competing in international competitions without a flag and without anthem, ”said Vyalbe.
Recall that in the spring the International Ski Federation (FIS) decided to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until the end of last season. On October 22, this decision was extended for the 2022/23 season.
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on March 28, it was recommended that the Russians be allowed to have a neutral status, if the athletes were not actively engaged in supporting hostilities. Athletes representing law enforcement and armed forces will not be allowed to compete.
formerly Vyalbe saidHe said that the FIS had asked the Russians not to come to the organization’s meeting.