According to TASS with reference to the IBU, because of this, the Russian women's biathlon team will lose their quota at the 2019/20 season World Cup.

“We can confirm that the verdict has entered into force and Margarita Vasilyeva will lose her points in accordance with the decision of the anti-doping commission,” the IBU said in a statement.

Vasilieva, who made her World Cup debut last season, was disqualified for 18 months for missing three doping tests during the calendar year.

Earlier it was reported that Vasilyeva did not dispute her disqualification.