Coach of the Saint Petersburg team Alexander Kasperovitch in a conversation with , he supported the French biathlete Martin Fourcade which advocated the admission of Russians to international competitions.
Previously, Fourcade had supported the possible return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions, saying he would “be ashamed of his country” if Russians and Belarusians were not allowed in the Summer Games in Paris.
– The Fourcade family has always treated Russia with gratitude and respect – especially his brother Simon. In general, I once said to Dmitry Guberniev: “Biathlon without Russia is like football without Brazil.” In other words, it’s not biathlon at all. It was a one-wicket win for the Norwegians. We are distinguished by the desire to fight, to win, – said Kasperovich “”.
At the end of January, the IOC announced that it would consider the possibility of allowing Russians and Belarusians who did not actively support the SVO to participate in international competitions in a neutral status. At the moment, there are no specific criteria for possible admission.
The Paris Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Source : MatchTV
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