The organizers of the Classic Ski Race of Sudtirol Moonlight, the Russian flag removed the official protocol opposite the name of the three -time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov. I paid attention to this Ria Novosti.
Bolshunov participated in the race 30 km away. Initially, it was declared under the Russian flag, but on the start day, the name appeared in the protocol without flag and citizenship.
This race, which was held on February 13, was the first for a Russian athlete in Europe in three years. He finished it first.
Russian athletes have been suspended by the International Sports and Snowboard Federation (FIS), one of the performances on the world stage since March 2022.
Mikhail Degtyarev, the Minister of Sports and President of the Russian Olympic Committee on February 8 announcedThe main purpose of the struggle to recover the rights of Russian athletes is the possibility of talking to a flag and anthem.
He was in December announcedStudies with international federations are continuing to accept the Russians for international competitions.
Previously reportedThe world Aquations updated the list of Russians who are accepted under the impartial flag.