COGNICURRENT

Triple Olympic champion Aleksandr Bolshunov did not celebrate with his team after Tatarstan won the mixed relay at the Russian national championships, puzzling observers in Russia.

Veronika Stepanova, who won the women's 10+10 km ski relay at the national championships, issued a warning to Swedish stars Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson, claiming Russia will return to international skiing competitions.

During the Russian national skiing championships, Veronika Stepanova made strong statements after her victory, signaling a potential return to international competition amid Russia's sporting isolation.