Norwegian skier, six-time Olympic champion Marit Bjorgen commented on the decision of the International Ski Federation (FIS) to remove Russian skiers from participating in competitions under the auspices of the organization. This is reported by VG.

"If it's true about the doping system in Russia, then I do not want to see them at the Olympics," the athlete said..

According to the skier, the situation with the Russian team is difficult: "Are the Russian skiers to blame, as well as those who used dope? They are suspended, but otherwise. This is not the same situation as positive doping tests ".

FIS Dec. 1 decided to temporarily remove from participation in the competitions of Russians Alexander Legkov, Eugene Belov, Alexei Petukhov, Max Vylegzhanin, Julia Ivanov and Eugene Shapovalov.

In November, the International Olympic Committee for life suspended these athletes from participating in the Games, and also stripped Legkov of the gold medal of the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Athletes found guilty of violating anti-doping rules.