“There are no fractures, only a slight concussion. Today she will remain in the hospital under the supervision of doctors, and tomorrow, most likely, she will already be released, ”the TASS athlete’s father quoted as saying.

He also noted that the next start for the sleeper should be the KM stage in the Latvian Sigulda, which will be held from 12 to 13 January.

"It will depend on her well-being," said Demchenko.

Earlier it was reported that during her first attempt the Russian woman turned over and twice hit her head, after which she was hospitalized.

Natalia Garth, President of the Russian Luge Sports Federation, spoke about the state of Demchenko.