Two-time Olympic biathlon champion Olga Zaitseva reacted emotionally to the words of Trondheim mayor Kent Ranum, who opposed the participation of Russian skiers in the 2025 World Championships in Norway. His words were quoted “Match TV”.
“Whatever their position is, it remains that way. Why is he mentioning it again? It’s clear they won’t let us in. There is nothing new here, the circus continues. We realized a long time ago that we were not allowed to go anywhere.
They are essentially a captive state. Unlike us, they are not an independent state. But let them obey like their master’s dogs. On the orders of the USA? I think yes. It’s over,” said Zaitseva.
Ranum is earlier statedHe said Russian athletes were not welcome at the World Championships in Trondheim.
At the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) appealed to international sports federations, recommending that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions.
Therefore, in the spring of 2022, the International Ski Federation (FIS), following the recommendations of the IOC, decided to suspend Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until the end of the season. This decision was later extended. Russians compete only in local tournaments.
Previously Vyalbe “I do not care” At the mayor of Trondheim after his remarks about the Russians.