Two-time Olympic champion Dmitry Vasiliev described the situation as crazy, with Russian athletes being excluded from international competitions and the International Biathlon Union’s (IBU) request not to involve Russian athletes, coaches and officials in a special operation in Ukraine.
“The question itself is absurd. If there are any facts about the participation of biathletes in it, present them. Why are you saying such a thing? As far as I know, there has not been such an application in Russia. Everyone should do their job. They talk about the confusion, the loss of common sense.
A kind of madness has taken over society. This is very sad. Before setting the terms for SBR, tell us what we did wrong. But as I understand it, they have nothing to offer, ”says Vasiliev RT.
IBU Executive Committee 16 August suggested To prolong the suspension of participation of Russian biathletes in international tournaments.
Finally, this decision has to be approved at the next congress, which will be held in Salzburg from September 15-18.
Similar measures will be taken in relation to the Belarusian Biathlon Federation.
Alexei Nuzhdov, Vice President of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU), to comment It was stated that such statements do not leave the domestic biathlete a chance to return to the world stage in the new season, recommending the continuation of the suspension of Russian athletes.