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Vyalbe: “We will be happy to participate in international competitions again. We are in touch with FIS”
Elena Vyalbe / Photo: © RIA Novosti / Nina Zotina
President of the Russian Ski Federation (FLSR) Elena Vyalbe said that Russian athletes would be happy to return to the international arena, adding that the FLGR is in touch with the International Ski Federation (FIS) to resolve this issue.
On Thursday, VG published a statement by FIS Secretary General Michel Vion that the return of Russian and Belarusian skiers to the World Cup could happen in December. This decision can be made after the appropriate recommendation of the IOC. Vion also noted that if allowed, Russian and Belarusian athletes would probably go to the start in a neutral status.
– Good idea! What can I say? If they think so, then we will be happy to participate in the World Cup, in the World Championship, which will be held this season.
We are in touch with FIS representatives. On September 27, we will go to a meeting, we will meet with the FIS President and Secretary General. The best way to communicate is face-to-face. At the same time, we always hear from the FIS that everything will depend on the decision of the IOC. They will act according to the directive from above.
As for the neutral status, if it is the way we played at the last World Championship – under the flag of the FLGR or FIS, but without signing some declarations that some other federations are promoting, then yes, it is possible. But if it will be with the requirement to sign a declaration in which the athletes will actually have to renounce the country, then this issue will not even be considered, ”said Vyalbe, who was quoted by Match TV.
The World Ski Championships will be held in Planica (Slovenia) from February 21 to March 5, 2023.
Source: Sportbox
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A 77-year-old Russian woman received an international award for the best gaming moment in the shooter CS2
Russian streamer Olga Ivanovna, known under the nickname i_olga on the Twitch platform, won the “Best Gaming Moment of 2025” category as part of the international NNYS award.
During one of the streams, a 77-year-old woman was able to create a so-called “ace” in the shooter Counter‑Strike 2 – the moment when one player defeats the entire opposing team. A video of this moment was widely shared on social networks.
The pensioner lives in Nizhny Novgorod. About 250 thousand viewers have subscribed to her channel.
The NNYS Awards annually celebrate significant moments and select the best videos across 16 categories.
Source: Sportbox
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Biathlete Burundukova talks about the mass start at the Russian Cup stage in Tyumen: “Fourth place is already a breakthrough, so thanks to everyone”
Biathlete Elizaveta Burundukova said on Match TV that two misses prevented her from fighting to get into the top three in the mass start at the second stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Cup, which is taking place in Tyumen.
The mass start took place on Sunday. Kristina Reztsova won, she ran 12 km in 34 minutes 58.2 seconds, making two mistakes at the shooting range. Second place went to Anastasia Grishina (+13 seconds, 0 misses), third place went to Victoria Meteli (+ 21.7 seconds, 1 miss).
Burundukova made two penalties and finished 30.4 seconds back.
“I’m very glad that I was accurate on the shooting range 15 times, but on the last one my legs began to shake, I became nervous and two unfortunate misses did not allow me to fight for the top three, but fourth place is already a breakthrough, so thanks to everyone,” said Burundukova.
Later on Sunday, the men’s mass start will take place in Tyumen. Watch the live broadcast of the race from 11:50 on the Match TV channels, and the broadcast will also be available on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
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Kristina Reztsova won the mass start at the second stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Biathlon Cup in Tyumen.
The athlete covered the 12 km distance in 34 minutes 58.2 seconds, making two mistakes at four shooting ranges. Second place went to Anastasia Grishina (+13 seconds, 0 misses), third place went to Victoria Meteli (+ 21.7 seconds, 1 miss).
The men’s mass start will take place at 12:00 Moscow time. Watch the live broadcast of the race on the Match TV channel, and the broadcast will also be available on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
Thomas Astudillo is a sports journalist and author who writes for Sportish. He has a deep love and knowledge of sports, and is known for his engaging and informative writing on the latest sports news and events.
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