Possible departure of the skier Valery Gontarya of Russia is not at all a loss for the country and the national team, Sergei Kryanin, a member of the Presidium of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR), told .
According to the “Championship”, 28-year-old Gontar received Ukrainian citizenship, left Russia and is now trying to find a job in Austria.
— I don’t remember such a skier. No one can forbid him, it’s his wish, no one keeps anyone here. But it is certainly not a loss for our country and the Russian team. Is it really worthy of attention? Krianin told .
The last time Gontar took part in Russian competitions was in the 2019/20 season. He was not selected for the Russian squad for the World Cup. Gontar won four medals at the 2017 World Universiade (two gold and two silver).
Source : MatchTV
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