Thus, the executive committee of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) made a recommendation to continue the removal of Russia and Belarus from international competitions under its auspices against the backdrop of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

It is noted that the suspension of the membership of the aggressor countries will be until they demonstrate their full support for the goals and principles of the IBU - for example, by clearly distancing themselves from the war in Ukraine and do not allow the active involvement of officials or athletes in the Russian army or their participation in.

Thus, if representatives of both countries condemn the war against Ukraine, they can be returned.

In this regard, the RRF believes that the actions of the IBU are discrimination based on nationality..

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Former president of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU) Vladimir Drachov is sure that this is "

Recall that in the new season 2022/2023, biathletes and fans will have to get used to innovations. As amended by the IBU, the changes will apply to scoring, world championships and prize money..