Viktor Maigurov, who leads the Russian Biathlon Union, has decided not to speak publicly about the court ruling that voided his university diploma. The decision, issued by the Kirovsky District Court in Yekaterinburg, has become a focal point in the ongoing conversation about credentials and professional credibility within the sport’s administration. Maigurov’s stance, as clarified during a recent gathering of regional biathlon federation heads in Ryazan, is to let the matter unfold without adding personal commentary or engaging in public disputes. He described the situation as delicate for the biathlon community and indicated a preference for measured remarks over sensational responses. He emphasized that what matters most is how the biathlon family interprets the situation and maintains confidence in its leadership, rather than responding to every rumor or claim that circulates among the public. According to Maigurov, the oath he took obliges him to communicate his attitude to the federation and its supporters, while avoiding public quarrels that could distract from the sport itself and undermine the team’s focus. The statement was given to Match TV, reflecting a cautious approach to a topic that has generated strong opinions within the sport and among observers of Russian biathlon.
