IOC: FIS may get involved in the situation with the Belarusian skier Dolidovich

Beijing, Feb 10, Sergei Fuks. The situation with the Belarusian skier Darya Dolidovich is necessary to resolve as soon as possible, if this is not done, the International Ski Federation (FIS) will join the case, said the head of the press service of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Mark Adams. Previously, according to Reuters, Dolidovich fled the country with her family, fearing government prosecution after she was banned from competing due to her political views, Reuters reported, citing a statement from the athlete's father. Currently, Daria and her family are in Poland, where the 17-year-old skier hopes to continue training and finish high school, the athlete's father Sergei Dolidovich told the agency. «Possible sanctions against the Belarusian side due to the situation with Dolidovich? The question was raised, now this is a purely issue between the federation and the national committee. If the local federation deems it necessary to do something, it will do it. And we call on all federations to ensure that all Belarusian athletes can compete safely, without any discrimination,» Adams told reporters. “You know what measures we have taken against the Belarusian National Olympic Committee. We have suspended financial payments to them, except for scholarships for athletes and money to prepare for the Games. We have taken and are taking measures. We must understand that this situation happened outside the Olympics. solve this situation between the federation and the skier.If this is not done, then the International Federation will turn on I ski,» he added.