FIS gives neutral status to skier Savely Korostelev

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has granted neutral status to Savely Korostelev. This is reported on the website of the organization.

Also, coaches Danil Akimov and Egor Nemtinov received neutral status. At the moment, 38 athletes and 29 specialists from Russia are allowed to participate in tournaments under the auspices of FIS.

Savely Korostelev is 22. At the 2012 Olympics in Italy, he finished fourth in skiathlon and fifth in the marathon. Also last season, the skier won bronze in the race with a 10km split start in classic style at the World Cup stage in Lahti, Finland.

At the end of September, the FIS changed the conditions for obtaining neutral status. From the list of requirements, the item prohibiting the assignment of it to athletes associated with structures affiliated with the armed forces or security agencies was deleted. While he acted, members of CSKA and Dynamo societies could not apply for status.

Arnold Kabanov