Nordic Skiing/Biathlon Thread

[KZD]

Why is the question I was posing

Not the place to discuss this.

If I was in charge of the IOC, I would have decided differently in a few instances and that´s the most that I will say.

 

[OJRvE]

Russian athletes will be allowed to compete in Milano-Cortina Olympics under neutral flag. The correct decision, in my opinion.

But they won’t be allowed in any skiing as far as I understand. FIS and IBU already decided that long ago. I guess Figure Skating or some of the other federations now are technically allowed to invite athletes from Russia

 

[search]

But they won’t be allowed in any skiing as far as I understand. FIS and IBU already decided that long ago. I guess Figure Skating or some of the other federations now are technically allowed to invite athletes from Russia

are they the ones to decide, though?!

But regardless, with the same rules as for Paris (no teams allowed to compete, no military links etc) it'll be far from a full selection, of course.

 

[OJRvE]

are they the ones to decide, though?!

But regardless, with the same rules as for Paris (no teams allowed to compete, no military links etc) it'll be far from a full selection, of course.

Yes

The size of the neutral delegation now depends on the international sports federations, which are responsible for the qualification process and some of which continue to ban Russians and Belarusians from their competitions.

Russian athletes allowed to participate at 2026 Winter Games under neutral flag, IOC says

The decision by the International Olympic Committee maintains the same sanctions it imposed for the Paris Summer Games last year.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[BullsFan22]

Not the place to discuss this.

If I was in charge of the IOC, I would have decided differently in a few instances and that´s the most that I will say.

It isn’t the place to discuss it, but it is the reason the Russians were and continue to be suspended.

 

[BullsFan22]

are they the ones to decide, though?!

But regardless, with the same rules as for Paris (no teams allowed to compete, no military links etc) it'll be far from a full selection, of course.

The Scandinavian lobby has a lot of power in FIS and the IBU. Yes, the IOC decides, but it has previously stated that it will leave it up to individual organizations. If that is still the case, the Scandinavians won’t let the Russians in. They’re just fine without their toughest competition.

And as far as the IOC is concerned, I don’t hold them in high regard anymore. There is a lot of hypocrisy and double standards. Also, it’s the US that more or less runs the show. Those countries that dish out the most money, tend to have the most influence. I mean, just look at ‘Lord’ Coe for example. That guy has become such a tool it’s unbelievable.

 

[OJRvE]

Not sure why FIS is making fun of Remco on its official Instagram.

 

[dobrien]

Looks like some members of this thread might be getting their long held wish...

Jessie Diggins possibly retiring

The investment minded among us might want to get on it and short glitter futures...

 

[KZD]

Looks like some members of this thread might be getting their long held wish...

Jessie Diggins possibly retiring

The investment minded among us might want to get on it and short glitter futures...

At least she's got her timing right unlike JTB.

 

[BullsFan22]

Fossesholm retires at age 24. Going to med school. Not the worst career move, especially when you have dealt with injury problems and lack of motivation.

 

[dobrien]

Fossesholm retires at age 24. Going to med school. Not the worst career move, especially when you have dealt with injury problems and lack of motivation.

Norway loses three Junior World Champions

And Norway has also lost three Junior World Champions on top of that; the training demands of top sport and the pressures on young athletes have just gotten out of hand.

 

[OJRvE]

Flora Dolci had a paragliding accident. Injured her back and will miss the whole season. Atleast it looks like she will be fully recovered

 

[dobrien]

Flora Dolci had a paragliding accident. Injured her back and will miss the whole season. Atleast it looks like she will be fully recovered

Oh no!! That really sucks, she had placed herself very solidly in the top 10 in the World Cup; damn. One of my favorites to follow.