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Korostelev – about neutral status from FIS: “I received a notification at 11:17, I was happy and continued to ride”
Russian skier Savely Korostelev spoke on Match TV about the circumstances under which he learned about receiving neutral status, which will allow him to compete at international competitions and compete for the Olympic quota.
On Wednesday it became known that Russian skiers Korostelev and Daria Nepryaeva received neutral status from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) to participate in the qualifying competitions for the 2026 Olympic Games. The World Cup stage in Davos, Switzerland will take place from December 12 to 14.
— I’m riding, literally 20-30 minutes later I receive a message from a friend with a link… I received a message at 11:02, they wrote that there would be an official press release at 11:15. I received the notification at 11:17, I was happy and went on a ride,” Korostelev said on the air of the “Everyone for the Match!” program. on the Match TV channel.
The Olympic Games will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026 in Italy.
Source: Sportbox
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