Biathletes from Ufa Latypov and Babikov joined Russian Olympic team

Two representatives of Bashkiria in biathlon at once - Eduard Latypov and Anton Babikov - became part of the Russian Olympic teamб, Sports.ru reports. However, the final decision on the candidacy of Babikov has not yet been made; he is listed in reserve. It will be announced after the World Cup in Antholz (January 20-23).

Also, the men's team included Alexander Loginov, Karim Khalili, Daniil Serokhvostov, Maxim Tsvetkov. The Russian women's team at the Beijing Olympics will be represented by Kristina Reztsova, Svetlana Mironova, Uliana Nigmatullina, Irina Kazakevich, and Valeria Vasnetsova.