Russian biathletes have not won a single medal at the 4th World Cup stage in Germany. In an interview with the publication "Soviet Sport" two-time Olympic champion Sergei Chepikov told us what explains the failures of our athletes. According to Chepikov, biathlonists could be influenced by the psychological factor. "All these doping scandals, the suspension did not pass without a trace," - said the athlete. He also stressed that in the preparation of the team, methodological errors were made. So, Chepikov called incorrect the system of output on one peak of the form for the season. There should be several peaks, this approach is practiced by high-class athletes, he stressed.. At the same time, Chepikov stated that there is no single decision-making center in the team. "Someone should be responsible for the men's and women's teams and make decisions," he added.. Now biathlon has become very popular, on television ratings he catches up with football, continued Chepikov.

Attentive fans watch sportsmen in social networks, subscribe to their microblogs, which led to an increase in the psychological burden on biathletes. "Not all of this can withstand. Children from this need to try to abstract, "- assured the Olympic champion. According to Chepikov, a charismatic coach can help solve the problems of the national team - a person who is always ready to take full responsibility for himself. It is such a specialist that the Russian team lacks, a famous athlete.