Russia began its two-year long purgatory at the end of last year, but nothing really changes for its athletes and national teams. According to the agency TASS, Russian skiers, jumpers and Nordic combined specialists will be present in the coming weeks at the various world championships organized under the aegis of the International Ski Federation (FIS). Of course, the Russian team as such will be officially banned from competitions, but its representatives will be engaged under the name Athletes of Russia. The difference is slight. They will parade behind the FIS flag. The agency TASS explains that Russian sports authorities are currently preparing new outfits. They must not display the name and flag of Russia. The Athletes of Russia team will notably be present under this name at the Alpine Ski World Championships, still scheduled for February 9 to 21, 2021 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
