Head of the Russian Ski Federation Elena Vyalbe on , she said that she did not see the point in postponing the sprint races as part of the fifth stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Cup in Kazan.
Due to low temperatures, the start of qualifying was postponed by one hour.
— Despite such harsh winter conditions, we organized another race. This new ski and biathlon center in Mirny will become one of the “Meccas” where we will not only compete, but also train.
Very good organization. Nice wide track. Three people can walk side by side and talk (laughs).
I’m surprised we have such high temperatures as a threshold (for race cancellation). When I was a candidate, it was minus 27. And now, at minus 22, they are making decisions about postponing or canceling. Skiers must be hardened and ready to face the frost,” Vyalbe said on .
On January 14, during the stage of the Russian Cup in Kazan, men’s and women’s skiathlons will take place.
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Source : MatchTV
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