Three-time Olympic champion, two-time world champion Russian skier Yulia Chepalova criticized the president of the Russian Cross Country Federation (FLGR) Elena Vyalbe for her remarks about the level of athletes after the mass failure in the 10-kilometer mass start for girls A large number of athletes in the Student Spartakiad He was injured and taken to hospital. His words lead the way “Match TV”.
“I do not accept this. We entrusted our little children to you. You had to provide them with normal conditions. How can you approach the competition so carelessly?” – said Chepalova.
The race took place in difficult weather conditions. The mass start took place on March 8 in the village of Estosadok (Krasnodar Territory). After the incident, Vyalbe stated that the low level of athletes was responsible for the incident.
Chepalova’s daughter, Vaselina Rocheva, also ran this mass start and was not caught.
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.
Coach of previously stranded skiers said About the reasons for winning the Spartakiad.