Commentator Dmitry Guberniev blamed the Russian Cross-Country Skiing Federation (FLGR), led by Elena Vyalbe, for a large turnout of skiers at Spartakiad. “Sports Express”.
“They have shown themselves to be complete mediocrities, hypocrites, liars. They can only shift responsibility. Children were blamed. Ms. Vyalbe’s reaction is absolutely outrageous from my point of view,” Guberniev said.
The start of the 10 km ski mass within the scope of Spartakiad took place on March 8 in the village of Estosadok (Krasnodar Territory). The race took place in difficult weather conditions. A major blockage occurred during the passage of one of the high-speed sections of the highway.
In the spring of 2022, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) 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 didn’t see Reasons for postponing a race where skiers were injured.