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The Kremlin is disappointed with the exclusion of Russian skiers from qualifying for the 2026 Olympic Games
The decision of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) to exclude Russian skiers from qualifying for the 2026 Olympics is disappointing, said Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.
Russian skiers have not competed in international competitions since 2022. On Tuesday, the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) announced that the FIS council had extended the suspension of the Russians. The FIS later confirmed that the council had voted against the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus in the qualifying competitions for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in a neutral status.
“We view this with disappointment.” As you know, the decision is made by the individual federation on the recommendation of the IOC. And we, of course, are disappointed that this single federation made such a decision.
We need to continue painstaking, patient work with the federation to defend the interests of our athletes,” RIA Novosti quotes Peskov as saying.
The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from 6 to 22 February in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
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 Metelya thanked her psychologist after winning the individual race at the Russian Cup stage
Russian biathlete Victoria Metelya thanked her psychologist on Match TV after winning the individual race at the second stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Biathlon Cup in Tyumen.
On Thursday, the athlete covered the 12.5 km distance in 35 minutes 11 seconds, without making a single mistake at four shooting ranges.
“I’m incredibly pleased, I didn’t expect such a result.” I want to say a big thank you to my coaches and my psychologist. I came out in the best possible mood. Therefore this is the result.
— What is the secret of working with a psychologist?
– Secret (laughs). Everyone needs an individual approach. This gave a huge plus, an impetus,” Metelya said on Match TV.
The men’s individual race had previously been moved from Thursday to Friday, December 12.
Watch live broadcasts of biathlon competitions on TV channels of the Match family, as well as 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.
Russian biathlete Victoria Metelya won the individual race at the second stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Biathlon Cup in Tyumen.
She covered the 12.5 km distance in 35 minutes 11 seconds, without making a single mistake on four shooting ranges.
The second was Yulia Kovalenko (2 misses), who was 52.9 seconds behind the winner. The third result was shown by Kristina Reztsova (+1.02.4; 3 misses).
The men’s individual race had previously been moved from Thursday to Friday, December 12.
Watch live broadcasts of biathlon competitions on TV channels of the Match family, as well as 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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