Curious. Suspended for life from the Olympic Games by the IOC, Russian cross-country skiers sanctioned after recommendation of the Oswald commission will be able to participate in the first stage of the World Cup, starting this Friday, November 24 in Ruka (Finland). The International Ski Federation (FIS) has decided to reinstate the six Russians on a provisional basis. “The FIS Doping Commission is obliged to await the submission of the conclusions of the IOC Disciplinary Commission and the evidence, before being able to take further action,” the organization explained in a press release. The president of the Russian Cross-Country Ski Federation, Elena Vialbe, quoted by the agency R-Sport, spoke of “good news”, but not yet “a victory”. “It’s a reasonable decision by the FIS,” explained Elena Vialbe. She decided not to put the cart before the horse. They are like us, they are waiting to see the reasons for the IOC sanction. »
