Russian national team biathlete Vasily Tomshin in an interview with , he said that if Russians were allowed to participate in international competitions in a neutral status, he was ready to compete, because nationality would not change status.
On Wednesday, the IOC said it would consider admitting neutral Russian and Belarusian athletes who do not actively support the CBO to world starts. Previously, in most sports, against the background of the situation in Ukraine, Russians were deprived of the opportunity to participate in international tournaments.
– Do you think that after the statement of the IOC, there was more hope to return?
– This statement from the IOC, of course, gives us some hope, although there are no details yet. In any case, for me, as an athlete, it is very important to have the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games, in the main world competitions. I really want to participate in the Olympics and show a good result.
– Are you ready to play in neutral status?
– Oh, sure. It is important for me to participate in the biggest competitions in the world and to compete with the best biathletes in the world. From a neutral status, my nationality will not change, everyone around will know which country I am from,” Tomshin told .
On January 28, in Raubichi, as part of the Commonwealth Cup stage, Male and female pursuit races. Live streams will start at 10:40 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. (Moscow time) on the channel and websites matchtv.ru, sportbox.ru. Watch the program “Biathlon with Dmitry Guberniev” on January 29 at 1:00 p.m.
Source : MatchTV
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