Berlin (dpa) – Athletes from the German Ski Association will no longer take part in international competitions in Russia and Ukraine until further notice. This was announced by DSV after the Russian attack on Ukraine.
The decision was made together with the German Olympic Sports Confederation, it said. The German national ski cross team, which has already traveled to Russia for a World Cup, “we will bring back to Germany as soon as possible,” said DSV board member Stefan Schwarzbach.
The DSV is “fully aware of our responsibility towards our athletes as well as our coaches and supervisors,” emphasized Schwarzbach: “That’s why we check in each individual case whether it is currently sensible and possible for all participants to participate in international competitions. ” There is also a close exchange with international world associations and the DOSB. “In addition, we are in direct contact with the Foreign Office,” said Schwarzbach: “Our top priority is that the DSV does not take any risks and, if in doubt, always refrains from participating in international events.”