Putin mobilizes – even athletes are called in

- There are two, three coaches and a number of active players who have been called in, he tells the state news agency Ria Novosti.

The president of the Russian Ski Federation, Jelena Välbe, tells the Russian newspaper Sport-Express that she does not yet know if any of the cross-country skiers are covered by the mobilization order.

Anna Bogalij, former biathlon star and current advisor to the Russian sports minister, tells Match TV that they are working to ensure that the mobilization does not include top athletes.