Ukrainian biathlete Alexander Zhirny from now on will play for the Russian national team.
He has already received the appropriate permission from the Biathlon Federation of Ukraine. This is reported sport. ua.
Let us note that earlier Fat was already speaking for Russia.
"Two weeks ago we were approached by the Russian Biathlon Union (RRF) in order to grant permission for the transfer of Alexander Zhirny. We immediately gave it, he returned to Russia. This is the choice of the athlete, so we did not interfere with his transition, "- said the Secretary General of the FBU Roman Bondaruk.
Ukraine Fat started to represent since 2014. His best result is the 13th position in the sprint at the World Cup stage. In addition, he won the "bronze" at the summer World Cup in 2006.