MOSCOW, March 4 Three-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Alexander Bolshunov spoke about the decision of the International Ski Federation (FIS) to remove Russian athletes from competitions amid the aggravation of the situation in Ukraine, and also commented on the behavior of Norwegian skiers. «So the FIS listened to them and made this decision. Initially, they were on our side, but they felt that it was actually not safe. Because our truck was just painted with paint. The behavior of the Norwegians is very unworthy. I am even shocked by this «, — quotes the words of Bolshunov «Match TV». View this post on Instagram
FIS suspended Russian and Belarusian skiers from the competition 1 Martha. From March 3 to 6, the next stage of the World Cup takes place in Drammen and Oslo, Norway. After the FIS ban, Russian skiers completed the international season.