Russian star Aleksandr Bolšunov does not consider the Norwegian complete ski domination at all to be a good thing.
Russian ski star Aleksandr Bolšunov believes that skiing World Championships are a crushing of the Norwegians. The Russian does not consider it a good thing at all.
The Olympic champion and world champion themselves do not compete in Trondheim, as Russia is excluded from international skiing after the country attacked Ukraine three years ago. As a Norwegian opponent, Bolshunov would be in class A but his and possibly Iivo Niskanen Getting on the side opens up a real opportunity for Norwegians to grab all gold medals for men’s cross -country skiing.
Bolšunov, interviewed by Norwegian media, downloads an even harder review.
– Norway will win all [miesten] Medals.
Alexander Bolshunov last competed at the International Tip at the Beijing Olympics in 2022. As a result, three Olympic wins and five medals. Pasi Liesimaa
Bolšunov considers one country domination as a big problem for the sport.
– There is no competition. Fierce competition develops the sport forward. Not only for athletes, but also for fans and viewers. When there is competition, interest increases. That’s just it.
As the other top names of the sport compete in Norway, Bolshunov is in the Russian Championships in Kazan.
– It is challenging to be motivated when they are not the best in the world. Even your own level drops slightly when there is no need to give everything. When rivals are the best in the world, it also motivates himself to try, Bolshunov admits.