MOSCOW, Oct 12 Four-time Olympic champion in biathlon Alexander Tikhonov criticized Swedish skiers after statements about a boycott because of the Russians. Earlier, Lynn Swan, Maya Dahlqvist and Frida Karlsson opposed the possible admission of Russian athletes to the World Cup. If the sanctions were lifted, the skiers threatened to boycott the tournament.
"Very good! Let them compete in Sweden. And don't get into politics! They are stupid & # 34;, — Tikhonov told the publication & # 34; Sport-Express & # 34;.
The World Ski Championships will be held from February 22 to March 5, 2023. The tournament will be held in Slovenian Planica.