Head coach of the Russian national road cycling team, Irakli Abrahamyan, told that working on possible admission to international starts for the nearest reserve is now a priority, as professional riders are already starting in a neutral status and earn points for potential participation. at the Olympic games.
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has published the conditions for the possible admission of Russians to starts under its auspices, including the World Cup, Nations Cup and World Championships. The admission requirements are based on the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee and require an individual procedure with a neutral start.
“At the moment we still have a lot of questions about the admissions procedure. Many other things need to be clarified. In any case, our professionals now have the opportunity to compete at the highest level, and now we must first think of the reserve, already at the 2028 Games.
And the Paris Olympics?
– To participate in group races, ranking points are collected by “pros”, who previously had the opportunity to play in neutral status.
– In the “cut” after all, you have to start at the World Championships, and it is in the UK.
— But it’s for more than a quota. One and so on will be, as far as we understand – again, a lot of things still need to be clarified.
– Are there invitations to the races for the reserve, the juniors? Serbia? Other countries?
– Yes, we had options, especially with China, but they failed to obtain visas there. Otherwise, before the latest news from the UCI, it was possible to start in friendly countries, but there the level of competition is not the highest, and the costs are high. Therefore, for now, the guys are racing mainly in Russia, and we will wait for the decision of the management of our sport on the possibility of participating in international competitions in a neutral status. While we clarify all points with the UCI.
– How to apply for the same, for example, “Tour d’Avenir”? It’s impossible for a team to be neutral, but at the same time with team tactics?
“I think it’s the only option at the moment,” Abrahamyan told .
Source : MatchTV
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