Russian skiers Alexander Bolshunov and Denis Spitsov, who won gold and silver in the skiathlon at the Beijing Olympics, were awarded the title of captain. The corresponding order was signed by the head of the National Guard Viktor Zolotov.

“Taking into account the high sports performance achieved by the servicemen of the National Guard troops, senior lieutenants Bolshunov and Spitsov, which made it possible for Russia to provide world leadership in skiing, the next military rank of “captain” was awarded to them ahead of schedule,” the message on the National Guard website says.

The American journalist explained his question to Bolshunov about doping Olympics 2022 Zolotov congratulated the athletes on their victory in the bitter struggle for Olympic medals, emphasizing that, being the best on the planet in their sport, they serve as a real model for the servicemen and employees of the Russian Guard who root for them on the whole country.

In the Russian Guard, Bolshunov holds the position of a highly qualified sports instructor for a sports team under the administration of the Ural District of the National Guard Troops, Spitsov - of the Volga District.

On February 6, Bolshunov won gold at the Beijing Olympics in the skiathlon. The second was Spitsov, who lost to Bolshunov 1 minute 19.4 seconds. The Russian skier finished with the flag of the Russian Olympic Committee.

The Beijing Olympics are held from February 4 to 20. Due to WADA sanctions, Russian athletes compete at the Games under the flag of the Russian Olympic Committee. Instead of the national anthem at the award ceremonies, a fragment from the First Piano Concerto by Pyotr Tchaikovsky is used.

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