Elena Vyalbe, President of the Russian Federation of Ski Racing (FLGR), talked about the organization of a 10 km mass start among girls at the Student Spartakiad, during which there was a major collapse in which many athletes were injured. His words lead the way RIA News.
“I am not a jury member, the question is not for me. I am sure that if there is any danger the contest will be postponed; There was no danger initially,” Vyalbe said.
It was initially reported that the hospital. was hospitalized two skiers. Later RIA News announced that at least nine athletes were hospitalized.
The competition is held in the village of Estosadok (Krasnodar region).
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.
So, in the spring of 2022, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), on 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.
former skier showed A bandaged head and bruises on his face after the collapse in Spartakiad.