The International Ski Federation (FIS) has turned down two Russians who were trying to change sports citizenship in Israel, vg.no reports citing FIS Secretary General Michel Vion.
As stated, the athletes wanted to go to the Israeli team so they could play in the World Cup.
In March, the FIS followed the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and suspended the representatives of Russia and Belarus from international tournaments until the end of the 2021/22 season. In July, the suspension was extended until the end of the summer season. Earlier, the head of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Elena Vyalbe said that a decision on the admission of Russians and Belarusians to participate in competitions under the auspices of the FIS in the 2022/ 23 would be taken in early October. .
Source : MatchTV
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