“It is a pity that the Norwegians did not come to the Tour de Ski.

If they agreed to participate in the race, we would witness an exciting struggle.

In my opinion, Bolshunov would be at their level.

Still, the Norwegians show a very high class, the Scandinavian team has very strong guys.

It would be an equal and worthy fight, "Chepalova told RT. 

The Norwegian national team missed the Tour de Ski due to the risk of contracting the coronavirus.

Earlier, the Olympic medalist explained what Bolshunov added.