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Olympic champion Dmitry Vasiliev believes that IBU members are afraid to defend Russia
Dmitry Vasiliev / Photo: © RIA Novosti / Alexander Wilf
Two-time Olympic champion Dmitry Vasilyev believes that members of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) are afraid to speak out in defense of Russian athletes because of the possible negative consequences.
On Tuesday, the IBU executive committee recommended to Congress to extend the suspension of the membership of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU) and the suspension of Russian athletes due to the situation in Ukraine. The Board believes that the lifting of sanctions is possible if the organization demonstrates a commitment to support and promote the goals and principles of the IBU, in particular, distances itself from the conflict in Ukraine.
“In principle, they cannot have their own point of view, let alone express it. This is fraught with repercussions for them. And in the spirit of the most difficult times of the Soviet period, when dissent was punished very harshly. They, unfortunately, do not know how to learn from history and step on the same rake that our people had to go through, even though they position themselves as a democratic society.
There is no freedom of speech. Even those people in the international federation who really think differently (and there are many of them) cannot speak out openly and, at best, are silent, and at worst, they are obliged to speak out against Russia. Therefore, it is not necessary to count on something positive. But such is the situation now. All this foam will come off after a while. It will end with the inhabitants of Western states taking to the streets and saying: “Enough! We need to negotiate with Russia!” Only at this moment will the whole saga with sports end, ”RT Vasilyev quotes.
On March 2, the IBU suspended Russians and Belarusians from participating in competitions under the auspices of the organization. On March 29, the IBU suspended the membership of the RBU.
Source: Sportbox
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Russian Margarita Boldyreva won the sprint race at the fourth stage of the Alfa-Bank Commonwealth Biathlon Cup, which takes place in Raubichi (Belarus).
Boldyreva covered the 7.5 km distance in 23 minutes 58 seconds, making one mistake at two shooting ranges.
The second was another representative of Russia, Anastasia Tomshina (lag – 21.2 seconds, 1 miss), the top three was rounded out by Russian Anastasia Khalili (+21.2 seconds, 2 misses).
Later on Friday, the men’s sprint will take place in Raubichi. Watch the live broadcast of the race from 15:20 on the Match TV and Match! Arena”, as well as the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
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IWF will soon officially announce the admission of young Russian weightlifters to tournaments – Degtyarev
The Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev said that the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) will soon announce the admission of Russian athletes under the age of 23 to international tournaments.
In December 2025, the IOC announced that the organization’s executive committee recommended that international federations not limit the access of athletes from Russia and Belarus to youth competitions in both individual and team disciplines. At the same time, the IOC Executive Committee recommended that international sports federations maintain the current restrictions on the participation of Russian athletes in adult competitions.
— Literally late yesterday evening there was already information, now it will be made public, that [международная] The weightlifting federation decided to admit everyone with the flag and anthem [спортсменов] up to 20–23 years old. It will be officially announced today. And adults, after recovery from OCD, will also be admitted,” Degtyarev said at the forum “Knowledge. State”.
Source: Sportbox
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French biathlete Perrault won the shortened individual race at the World Cup in the Czech Republic
Frenchman Eric Perrault won the shortened individual race at the Biathlon World Cup in the Czech city of Nove Mesto.
He covered 15 kilometers in 36 minutes and 30.6 seconds, working without errors on four firing lines.
Second place was taken by another representative of France, Emilien Jacquelin, who lost 41.8 seconds to the leader (0 penalties). Italian Lukas Hofer was third (+54.1 seconds, 0 penalties).
On Friday, January 23, the women’s shortened individual race of 12.5 km will take place.
Source: Sportbox
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