“Unfortunately, we were unable to obtain permission to enter the United States, so Maria will miss the American stage.
We thank everyone who tried to help us, ”RBC quotes Nazarova.
The stage of the Diamond League will be held in Eugene, Oregon on August 21st.
Lasitskene is a three-time world champion, she also won gold at the last Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Earlier, the head of the Russian Cross-Country Skiing Federation (FLGR) Elena Vyalbe said that Lasitskene deserves the title of Hero of Russia for her performance at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.