Statements by the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) thomas bach they are optimistic, but no one guarantees that Russian athletes will be allowed to participate in international competitions in the new season, Vadim Melikhov, honorary vice-president of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU), told .
The IOC announced on January 25 that it would consider the possibility of admitting to the world departures Russian and Belarusian athletes in a neutral status, who have not actively supported the NWO. Bach admitted that Russians and Belarusians could participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris without national symbols. At the moment, there are no specific criteria for possible admission.
— It’s good that certain realities appear in Bach’s words. We hope that the situation will return to normal. We are looking forward to the new season with optimism. Nobody says it will be easy, that tomorrow we will run. You have to be realistic,” Melikhov told .
The last stage of the Russian Biathlon Cup will be held in Chaikovsky (Perm Territory) from February 16 to 19.
– I look forward to great competitions, good mood. The weather is favourable. I hope there will be a large number of spectators on the weekend. The organizing committee did an excellent job of promoting and creating conditions. So the guys are in a fighting mood. The Ministry of Sports has prepared beautiful cuts, and the RBU has also made special cuts for each distance – this is the first time. The solemnity of the event was respected.
Despite the absence of international departures, the interest in national competitions has not disappeared. Of course, I would like to compete, it is in our traditions. But what we managed to create with the Belarusians (the Commonwealth Cup – editor’s note), is the best solution for today, – said Melikhov.
The races of the final phase of the Russian Cup will be broadcast live on the channel, as well as on the matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites. The first start on Thursday will be the women’s sprint, the broadcast will begin at 8:40 a.m. (Moscow time).
Source : MatchTV
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