Silver medalist at the 2010 Winter Olympics Alexander Panjinsky on , he said what decision on Russian athletes he expects from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
Earlier it was reported that on May 24 the FIS will hold a meeting at which members of the organization will discuss the issue of admitting Russians and Belarusians to international tournaments.
— Elena V. Vyalbe communicates directly with the FIS manager. They seem to be faithful. But so far, these feelings are not reflected in actions. There is a feeling that the official decision will be postponed again and will be decided before the season. For now, I’m not expecting anything good.
Everyone here has different opinions. Some offer such a condition, others – others. And our federations should react differently.
What will be the offers in cross-country skiing? Wait and watch. I hope they listen to the recommendations of the IOC,” Panzhinsky said on .
By decision of the FIS, Russian and Belarusian athletes were suspended from international competitions last season due to the situation in Ukraine.
In March 2023, the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that international federations, if Russians are allowed to start, do so individually, in a neutral status, without participating in team events, and also exclude participation athletes. associated with law enforcement and expressing their support for the SVO.
Source : MatchTV

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