KAZAN, Aug 31, Vadim Kuznetsov. Head coach of the Russian cross-country skiing team Yuri Borodavko said that he understands the position of the multiple Olympic champion Norwegian Johannes Klebo, and he hopes that the International Ski Federation (FIS) will also accept it. Earlier, Klebo told Dagbladet that the participation of Russian skiers in international competitions is necessary for everyone. At the end of February, the FIS suspended Russian athletes from international competitions under its auspices due to the events in Ukraine. This decision was indefinite until further notice, while it remains in effect.
"I have nothing to add to Klebo's words. He only repeats all the arguments that we have been talking about for a long time. And about reforming the FIS, and about new forms in competitive practices. Only competition will keep sponsors afloat. Everything is natural, and the closer the start of the season and the beginning of the competition, the more such votes will be. So far, these are isolated cases, but I want common sense to still prevail and to separate the flies from the cutlets", — said Wart.