Cyclist Lysenko on her UCI neutral status: “Now the question concerns specific starts”

Junior world track cycling champion Alina Lysenko of Russia told that even after obtaining neutral status, the question of participation in international competitions remains open.

The International Cycling Union (UCI) approved Lysenko’s neutral status on Wednesday, allowing him to compete in track cycling’s biggest competitions.

— I requested neutral status and received a positive response from the UCI. A lot of our guys have already submitted applications. Now the question is about specific starts. It no longer depends on us. We are waiting to see how the situation develops,” Lysenko told .

Earlier, President of the Russian Cycling Federation Vyacheslav Ekimov told that it was possible for Russian riders to participate in January’s European Track Cycling Championships, which will be held in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.