Alexander GovorovSports correspondentAll materialsLegend of world skiing and the head of the Russian Ski Racing Federation Elena Vyalbe was not re-elected to the FIS Council, and the three-time Olympic champion scored the least points among the voting participants. Above were the representatives of Andorra, Argentina, Australia and other great ski powers. Such a decision is the ultimate stupidity of the West. Vyalba was advised not to come to EuropeVyalba was strongly advised not to come to the 53rd Congress of the International Ski Federation in Milan at all. Like, now is not the time for Russia to have a voice somewhere and shine in Europe. The Swedish skier Markus Grate even stated that the very presence of Elena Valerievna on the list of candidates for a seat on the FIS board is terrible, and Russia should not be in world sports in principle. Vyalbe's chances for re-election were small, although earlier her influence in world skiing was colossal. It continues to be so, it's just impossible to talk about it now. The head of the FLGR has excellent relationships with many in the FIS, she is listened to, respected and appreciated. The only thing that has changed is that speaking out loud warm words about Vyalba means leaving the agenda. And no one wants to leave it, because it is already possible not to return back. If you do not speak badly about Russia, you are a traitor and an aggressor. There were 23 candidates in the elections. 18 were to be elected to the FIS Council. On paper, the prospects are excellent. You just need to get ahead of five candidates. In normal times, Vyalbe would not have had any problems with this. In fact, Elena Valerievna scored the least points. Now we do not have our own person in the International Federation and the right to vote. Although Russia is still a member of FIS. So far. «I did not expect more idiocy from the Scandinavians. They join NATO, this is a headless decision of their leadership. The same thing happens in skiing and biathlon. Who are our main asthmatics? Scandinavians and Norwegians especially. Everyone is in snot. And who Are they like that compared to Vyalba? It was she who made skiing spectacular, «said four-time Olympic champion Alexander Tikhonov.
