Finland is discussing the admission of Russian skiers to the World Cup stage

The Finnish Ski Federation continues negotiations with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) on the issue of the admission of Russian athletes to competitions in Finland. This was announced on November 14 by the Yle television and radio company.

It is noted that the executive director of the national federation, Marlena Valtasola, explained that the organization is obliged to follow the instructions of the FIS and at the same time comply with the country's legislation. According to her, it is not easy to agree on these requirements, so the discussion will continue taking into account the development of the situation.

At the same time, new restrictions on the entry of Russian athletes to Finland will take effect on November 16. The opening stage of the Ski World Cup is scheduled for November 27-29 in Ruka, adds "Газета.Ru ".

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The day before, ERR TV and radio company noted that Estonia would not allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the country, despite the relaxation of admission rules by the International Ski Federation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on November 12 that the national sports federations of several countries refuse to hold matches with Russian teams under pressure from their governments. According to the president, representatives of the federations explain such decisions by political pressure.