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Russian skier Korostelev took fifth place in the time trial race at the World Cup in Oberhof

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6 days ago

January 18, 2026

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Russian skier Korostelev took fifth place in the time trial race at the World Cup in Oberhof

Savely Korostelev / Photo: © Grega Valancic/VOIGT / Contributor / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Russian skier Savely Korostelev became fifth in the 10 km time trial in the classic style at the World Cup in Oberhof (Germany).

The victory was won by Norwegian Martin Njengeth, his result was 21 minutes 9.1 seconds. Finnish Ivo Niskanen took second place (13.8 seconds behind), and another representative from Norway, Erik Valnes, completed the top three (+14.5).

Korostelev, competing in neutral status, lost 24.2 seconds to the winner.

Later on Sunday in Oberhof there will be a similar race for women, starting at 14:55.

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Smolsky won the pursuit race at the Commonwealth Biathlon Cup stage in Belarus

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5 hours ago

January 24, 2026

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Smolsky won the pursuit race at the Commonwealth Biathlon Cup stage in Belarus

Anton Smolsky / Photo: © RIA Novosti / Alexey Filippov

Silver medalist of the Olympic Games in biathlon, Belarusian Anton Smolsky, won the pursuit race as part of the fourth stage of the Alfa-Bank Commonwealth Biathlon Cup, which takes place in Raubichi.

Smolsky covered the 12.5 km distance in 37 minutes 21.2 seconds, making two misses in four shooting ranges.

Second place was taken by Saveliy Konovalov (lag – 8.2 seconds; 2 misses), the top three was closed by Karim Khalili (+24.9; 0 misses).

On Sunday, a mixed relay will take place in Raubichi, starting at 13:45 Moscow time.

Watch the live broadcast of the competition from 13:35 (Moscow time) on the TV channels “Match TV” and “Match! Arena”, as well as the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.

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The IOC said that Russian athletes will miss the parade of athletes at the opening of the Olympic Games, the issue of participation in the closing ceremony has not yet been resolved

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6 hours ago

January 24, 2026

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The IOC said that Russian athletes will miss the parade of athletes at the opening of the Olympic Games, the issue of participation in the closing ceremony has not yet been resolved

Photo: © Francesco Scaccianoce / Stringer / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The press service of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) told Match TV that Russian athletes will not take part in the parade of athletes at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games; the issue of participation in the closing ceremony has not yet been resolved.

The 2026 Olympics will take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo from February 6 to 22. Russian athletes will compete in a neutral status.

– Individual neutral athletes will not take part in the athletes’ parade, but will be given the opportunity to attend the event both in Milan and in the mountain clusters.

As for the closing ceremony, a decision on this issue has not yet been made, the IOC press service told Match TV.

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Natalia Shevchenko won the pursuit race at the Commonwealth Biathlon Cup stage in Belarus

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8 hours ago

January 24, 2026

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Natalia Shevchenko won the pursuit race at the Commonwealth Biathlon Cup stage in Belarus

Natalia Shevchenko / Photo: © RIA Novosti / Alexander Vilf

Russian Natalia Shevchenko won the pursuit race at the fourth stage of the Alfa-Bank Commonwealth Biathlon Cup, which takes place in Raubichi (Belarus).

Shevchenko covered the 10 km distance in 38 minutes 40.9 seconds, making three mistakes at four shooting ranges.

The second place was taken by the representative of Belarus Anna Sola (lag – 15.3 seconds; 3 misses), Anastasia Khalili finished third (+19.9; 5 misses).

The men’s pursuit will take place later on Saturday. Watch the live broadcast of the competition from 15:00 (Moscow time) on the TV channels “Match TV” and “Match! Arena”, as well as the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.

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