President of Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Elena Vyalbe said “”, which is negative about the decision to even the men’s and women’s distances.
Since last season, the men’s and women’s distances have been equalized in the World Cup (10, 20 and 50 km). On June 20, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved equal distances for women and men at the 2026 Olympics.
We take this negatively. In the 1990s there was already such an experience, it was negative. I myself have traveled equal, albeit different, distances.
Now it will not only be at the World Cup, but also at the World Championships and the Olympics. It seems to me that this is just the funeral of women’s sport.
– In Russia, such a practice should not be expected?
– Wait. Some stages of the Russian Cup will be held in this format, as well as the Spartakiad, because the Ministry of Sports has bonuses for Olympic distances. Why are we going to punish athletes and coaches? – said Vyalba “”.
Source : MatchTV
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