the weather did not contradict the regulations of the ski race in Sochi, where there was a blockage – Kommersant

Technical delegate of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Igor Belomestnov said TASSthat the weather conditions on the ski slope in the village of Estosadok in Sochi did not contradict the holding of the competition. Previously, FLGR President Elena Vyalbe saidthat during a cross-country skiing race that took place as part of a student sports competition, a collapse occurred and two skiers were seriously injured.

“The start was given in accordance with the competition regulations, the weather conditions did not contradict the rules. From 7 to 9 o’clock in the morning there was a strong charge of snow, which completely covered the ski track with a dense layer. It didn’t snow during the competition, but the object was in an area of ​​thick, partly cloudy weather,” said Mr. Belomestnov.

The FLGR technical delegate added that the exact number of casualties from the collapse would be known by the end of the day. All the injured athletes returned to the hospital, except for one skier who suffered a head injury, he said. Mr. Belomestnov said that the men’s mass start, which was supposed to take place today, has been postponed to tomorrow. The organizers decided to hold a time trial race instead of a mass start, he clarified.

Ms. Vyalbe later told the newspaper “Sport Express”that initially 17 skiers were hospitalized after the collapse. Now all of them have been released, except one, she said.

The prosecutor’s office of the Adler district of Sochi organized an investigation into the fact of injury to skiers, reported press service Krasnodar department of the department. The prosecutor’s office plans to evaluate the actions of the event organizers and authorized persons.

Erdni Kagaltynov