Russian skiers went to the World Cup in Norway

MOSCOW, Feb. 28 The Russian cross-country skiing team went to Norway to participate in the next stages of the Cup world in the local cities of Drammen and Oslo, despite the protests of the organizers of these tournaments, reports NRK. On Saturday, the Norwegian Ski Federation opposed the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions due to the aggravation of Russian-Ukrainian relations. Later, the head of the cross-country skiing committee at the International Ski Federation (FIS), Norwegian Vegard Ulvang, called for Russians not to be allowed to participate in the World Cup, even under the threat of selection from Norway of the stages of this tournament. Skier Teresa Johaug also called for the non-admission of Russian athletes to the competition. «The message from the Norwegian Ski Association to Russia and Russian athletes is very clear: we do not want their participation! sports did not remove Russia from the tournament,» NRK notes. Earlier, the FIS deprived Russia of the right to host the World Cup Final in cross-country skiing, which was to be held in Tyumen on March 18-20. Also, the flag and anthem of the Russian Federation will not be used at official ceremonies, including at award ceremonies following the results of competitions.