Ekimov: “Track athletes want to go to the European Championships, we hope for a change in the position of the UEC”

President of the Russian Cycling Federation Vyacheslav Ekimov told that Russian track riders have the intention and desire to participate in the European Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, but much depends on the position of the European Cycling Union (UEC).

The International Cycling Union (UCI) allows Russians to compete neutrally in major competitions organized under its auspices. This year, at the Junior World Championships, Russians have already competed in neutral status and have been on the podium several times.

— Some guys have the desire and intention to try to get into the European Championship roster. All applications are submitted individually and are examined individually, also according to UCI rules. We can only hope that the position of the UEC, under the auspices of which the European Championship is held, has become less Russophobic since the beginning of the suspension of our athletes,” Ekimov told .

The European Championships will take place in January in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, from January 10 to 14.