Russian ski coach Oleg Perevozchikov told that only the weak can make statements about boycotting competitions, and the Russians themselves were ready for any development of events in accordance with the decision of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) .
On Wednesday, FIS Council member Erik Röste said the decision to suspend the Russians and Belarusians following a FIS Council meeting had been extended for the upcoming season.
“We were ready for any decision.” We were even prepared for the fact that we could be admitted without an anthem and a flag, but this decision would also be unacceptable for us. None of these decisions would have any impact on the training of athletes. We do our job, regardless of the upcoming competitions – international or Russian.
— Swedish athletes have declared themselves ready to boycott competitions if the FIS allows the Russians to do so.
“Only the weak can do that.” This means that they are afraid, since they do not want to see us at the competitions,” Perevozchikov told .
Russians and Belarusians have been suspended from FIS competitions since March 2022 due to the situation in Ukraine.
Source : MatchTV
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