The winner of the “Dakar” in the ranking of Russian mountain bikers Sergei Karyakin said he would most likely miss the rally marathon in 2023.
Previously, it was announced that to participate in the Dakar, Russian athletes must complete a questionnaire from the International Automobile Federation (FIA) condemning the special operation in Ukraine.
I have not made any progress in this direction. Most likely, I will miss the Dakar. Until the end of October, there is still an opportunity (for participation) if these items are withdrawn (in a letter), Karyakin told .
Karjakin is the winner of the Dakar 2017 in the MTB category. In 2020, the 31-year-old Russian rider finished second in the MTB category.
On Wednesday, the multiple winner of the marathon rally, the KAMAZ-master team, announced that it would refuse to participate in the Dakar because it was not going to sign the letter.
The Dakar 2023 will take place in Saudi Arabia from December 31 to January 15.
Source : MatchTV
