ANTHOLTS (Italy), January 22, Alexander Govorov. Biathletes and national team coaches Russia should establish friendly ties within the team, Anton Babikov believes. On Thursday, the Russian won the individual race at the seventh stage of the World Cup. On Saturday, Babikov showed the 10th result in the mass start. Previously, he was not included in the list of five athletes who will perform at the Games in Beijing, the athlete is the first substitute. The Olympics will be held February 4-20. «I understand the coaches, it's not easy for them. I hope that they understand me too. The Olympic Games are ahead, and I can't say:» Well, I won't perform, then I'll go run somewhere else. «we don't have conflicts. But the team lacks a friendly atmosphere, we can't just sit down and talk about abstract topics. This is very lacking. I'm a fairly sociable person, it's easy to find a common language with me. It's worth nothing to talk with me. But before The Olympics, apparently, everyone is too tense. I think that someone should just gather us all, unite. There is no need to communicate with each other through the media. You just need to sit at the same table, drink tea, talk. Do I still have hope to get to The Olympics? The selection has already been passed. Of course, there is always a chance to go to the Games, but this is no longer about selection for competitions, but about chance, «Babikov told reporters.
