MOSCOW, January 7, Andrey Senchenko. Russian biathlete Alexander Loginov brought to his country Four-time Olympic champion Alexander Tikhonov believes that he is a Christmas present after winning the sprint race at the World Cup in Oberhof. On Friday Loginov became the first in the sprint at the World Cup in Oberhof, Germany. Loginov's victory became the first for Russian athletes in personal races this season. «Alexander Loginov brought Russia a real Christmas present, which we have been waiting for a very long time. I phoned the veterans of the national biathlon up to Kamchatka and the Far East. Everyone is very happy and happy. Not so often Russian biathletes delight us. I hope they will be able to maintain their current form until the Olympic Games. I would like to pay special attention to the coaching staff: Pavel Maksimov, Sergey Bashkirov, Yuri Kaminsky and others. I congratulate them and wish them to continue to adhere to a successful preparation and recovery plan Without this, it will be very difficult to keep in shape before the Olympics, «Tikhonov said. The famous Olympic champion also expressed regret over the absence of Eduard Latypov, who tested positive for coronavirus. and due to the coronavirus, he cannot exercise. Has Loginov returned to himself the title of leader of the national team? Alexander was and still is. There are no other options. The main thing is that there is no bias towards the Russian team on the part of third parties. You yourself know that our athletes, coaches and representatives of the federation leadership are not very kind to us. But who can we blame if not ourselves? We must respond with results. It will be necessary — and let's say something else, «- added Tikhonov.
