TYUMEN, Mar 29, Alexander Govorov. The Russian Biathlon Union (RBU) filed appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) to remove Russian biathletes from participating in international competitions, RBU President Viktor Maigurov told reporters. Earlier, the IBU suspended Russian athletes from participating in competitions under the auspices of the organization due to the aggravation of the situation in Ukraine. The SBR reported that it would defend the rights of athletes in court. On Tuesday, the IBU executive committee suspended the membership of the RBU and the Belarusian Biathlon Federation in the organization with immediate effect. period, which is 21 days. We work with the help and support of the Russian Olympic Committee. We consult with their international lawyers. Let's see how international law will work in the current realities,» Maigurov said. -September 19, 2022, unless the Executive Committee does so sooner. The RBU has had temporary membership in the IBU since 2017, for this reason, until 2026, competitions are prohibited in Russia, and citizens of the country are not allowed to hold positions in the IBU.
