Yegor Sorin’s actions speak volumes at the Tour.
Saveli Korosteljov is participating in the Tour de Ski with the status of a neutral athlete. ZumaWire / MVPHOTOS
Coach of the Russian national skiing team Yegor Sorin runs the Tour de Ski, even though the man did not get permission from the International Ski Federation to work in the team of neutral athletes.
– I’m only here as a spectator, Sorin said recently For Expressen.
But he is also on the Tour for skiing Saveli Korostelovin coach.
– Yes, but I am only outside the competition areas. I’m just a spectator here, because I don’t have a neutral status, Sorin assured.
Aftonbladet however, published a photo on its website where Sorin is sitting in a car intended for neutral athletes. According to the newspaper, the man had also driven a pass game.
When the matter came to light, the International Ski Federation decided to cancel the parking permit for the car in question. According to Aftonbladet, however, Fis cannot prohibit Sorin from staying at the competition venue if he stays in an unaccredited area.