“I have always struggled with this and have repeatedly clashed with Fourcade because of his position on Alexander. I think this is a mentality. Just trying to hook and emotionally break an opponent is such a sporting tactic. In this situation, you need to defend yourself, but do not waste your nerves on scandals and emotions, ”said Shipulin in an interview with RT.

Earlier, Shipulin expressed the opinion that at the end of the season Fourcade might think about retirement.