Petukhov, Olympic medalist: “Bolshunov is the pride and strength of Russia. I wish him to return to international tournaments soon.”

World champion and Olympic bronze medalist Alexey Petukhov told that the three-time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov – the strength and pride of Russian skiing, and also wished him and other Russian athletes to return to the international scene as quickly as possible.

Bolshunov won all 15 races of the Alfa-Bank Russian Cup stages this season.

— Bolshunov is a strong guy, our pride and strength. That is why I personally wish him success so that he and all Russian athletes return to the international arena as quickly as possible,” Petukhov told .

Bolshunov won three gold medals, as well as silver and bronze, at the 2022 Games in Beijing. Previously, he became a three-time silver medalist at the 2018 Olympics. Moreover, the 27-year-old skier has two victories in the overall World Cup and the multi-day race of the Tour de Ski.

Russian athletes have been suspended from participating in international competitions due to the situation in Ukraine.

Source : MatchTV

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