Feb 8 • 13:58 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Skiing Controversy: This is Why the Jury Dismissed the Protest

French skier Mathis Desloges apologized for a mistake during a race after his protest was dismissed by the jury.

Mathis Desloges, a French skier who secured silver in the Olympic combined event, apologized for a mistake he made during his race at Lago di Tesero on Sunday. During the course of the race, he veered off the course for about five meters, a deviation that was perceived as a clear ground for disqualification by commentators. Following the race, a protest was filed by the camp of Russian athlete Saveli Korostelyov, who finished fourth and was outside the medal positions. However, the jury ultimately dismissed the protest.

Desloges expressed his regret, stating that his deviation from the race was unintentional and not a deliberate attempt to gain an advantage. He conveyed that he was initially concerned about being disqualified but was reassured when the jury found that his action was a mistake rather than a purposeful breach of rules. The jury's decision aimed to highlight the context of the incident, acknowledging that the skier did not intentionally seek an unfair advantage.

In light of this incident, Desloges also addressed questions regarding the Russian athletes who lodged the protest against him, remaining polite but naturally cautious in his responses. This controversy sheds light on the pressures athletes face in competitive environments, especially regarding the scrutiny of their actions on the field, and opens up discussions on the rules and the nature of competition in skiing events.

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