Doping, results in alpine skiing and speed skating remain problematic issues in Russian sports. This was announced to RBC Sport by State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina.

“The next Olympic Games are over. We should celebrate not only our victories, but also our problems. We have extremely inexpressive performances in speed skating and plus a history of doping. For the first time, no medals were awarded at the Olympic Games. That is why the sports leadership should now identify issues that need to be addressed. Speed ​​skating and short track are our weaknesses. Big problems with skiing. In my opinion, when reforming officials, they should be guided by the Ski Federation. Elena Vyalbe, together with the whole team, was able to draw conclusions, determine the work, and the team showed the result - two gold medals in relay races, ”said Rodnina.

Zhurova called Russian skiers the main characters at the Olympic Games 2022 Olympics The Russian team, following the results of the Olympic Games in Beijing, became the ninth in the medal standings. On account of Russian athletes 32 awards - six gold, 12 silver and 14 bronze.

The medal standings were won ahead of schedule by the Norwegians, who won 16 gold, eight silver and 13 bronze medals. The second place was taken by the German team (12-10-5), the third - the Chinese team (9-4-2).

Skiers brought the most medals to the treasury of the Russian team - 11.

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