Elena Vyalbe, President of the Russian Cross-Country Ski Federation (FLGR), said skiing in Russia is in self-survival mode. “Sports Express” .
“No one is going to build anything for us. In the near future, that’s for sure. For now we are surviving on our own. It all depends on the regions. If there are people in the area who want to develop ski racing then something is being done there,” Vyalbe said.
On October 25, a meeting of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) was held, and members of the organization came to the conclusion that Russian and Belarusian athletes would be suspended from participation in the World Cup ski season.
In the spring of 2022, the FIS, following the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), decided to suspend Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until the end of the season. This decision was later extended for the 2022/23 season.
At the meeting of the IOC Executive Committee on March 28, 2023, it was proposed to allow the Russians to remain in neutral status if the athletes are not actively involved in supporting military operations.
Previously Vyalbe accused Norwegian skiers are lying.