“If he had a short-term loss of consciousness, then there was a slight concussion.

And in this state, it’s better for him not to perform, ”RIA Novosti quotes coach Yuri Borodavko.

In the semi-final sprint, Bolshunov fell and smashed his face after a collision with Sergei Ustyugov, as a result, both skiers did not reach the final.

The stage of the Russian Cup in Krasnogorsk will end on December 28.

Earlier it was reported that Bolshunov and Ustyugov will not be penalized for a collision in the sprint at the Russian Cup.