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Vyalbe told who bears the costs for athletes applying to obtain neutral status
President of the Russian Ski Racing Federation Elena Vyalbe said that athletes themselves pay for filing an application to obtain neutral status.
Earlier, Russian skier Savely Korostelev said on Match TV that neutral status costs 2 thousand Swiss francs.
— The athletes and coaches themselves (pay). This implies the conditions for obtaining status. You must pay all the necessary fees, book a hotel, buy tickets. The same applies to the Olympics, RT quotes Vyalbe.
The third stage of the Cross-Country World Cup will take place in Davos from 12 to 14 December. This is the final start where Russians can qualify for the Olympic Games, which will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026 in Italy.
Ski racing competitions are available live on the Match TV and Match! Arena”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
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