Head coach of the Russian national cross-country team Yuri Borodavko spoke about the withdrawal of Russian athletes from international competitions.
We Russians are patient. Let’s go through the current situation. It will go down in history that Russian athletes won medals. I really want us to play with our tricolor flag, to listen to the anthem, but now the most important thing is to identify ourselves, to participate in all circumstances, if possible. Yes, listen to the broadcasts, not a single commentator will say that the neutral athlete Bolshunov runs.
They will offer you to run in a neutral status – you need to agree. They refused to compete in biathlon with their heads held high, that’s how we Russians are, so what? The benefits of participation would be much greater, – Borodavko quotes the “Championship”.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) in March suspended the Russians from participating in competitions under its auspices until the end of the 2021/22 season.
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Source : MatchTV
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