Cross-country skier Oleksii Krasovskyi feared at the Beijing Olympics as she competed for the safety of her loved ones. The concern was not in vain.
Cross country skier Oleksii Krasovskyi the return of the Beijing Olympics to his homeland, Ukraine, was the worst possible.
Representing Ukraine in several championships, Krasovskyi, 27, expressed at the Beijing Games To Iltalehti (go to another service) concerns about the situation in their home country and the safety of their loved ones. Thursday morning showed the worry was not in vain.
The Russian regime launched a large-scale offensive across Ukraine early Thursday. One of the areas affected was the town of Sumy in northern Ukraine, where Krasovskyi and her family live.
– I returned to Ukraine from the Beijing Games yesterday Wednesday. This morning I woke up to the sounds of explosions, Krasovskyi informed Sport on Thursday during the day.
According to Krasovsky, fighting is going on in the city, but the skier said he was okay. However, he stated that in the fiery situation, there was no time for a further interview.
– My own condition is ok, but the situation in Ukraine is not good. My whole family and all my friends hope this will go by without death.
– Friends in Russia and Belarus, we would be grateful if you would give your support to peace in Ukraine, Krasovskyi wrote in a social media publication.
Will there be any changes to the World Cup race calendar?
Competition Manager of the Salpausselä Games Tami Kiuru said the Ukrainian team had not registered for the Lahti World Cup by the deadline. For cross-country skiing, registration closed on February 18th.
Among other things, the Norwegian ski king Johannes Hösflot Kläbo and Finnish skiers Jasmi Joensuu mixed Katri Lylynperä have announced that they do not intend to travel to Russia if the finals of the World Cross-Country Skiing Cup are held in Tyumen on March 18-20.