Niyaz NABEYEV: Tatarstan Nordic combined skiers stand a good chance to be included in the Olympics team. Part 2

Where does the training take place?

N.N.: The latest one took place in Ramsau, Austria. We had a difficult racing training at the height of 2,800 meters.

Afterwards, we go to Sochi, then – back to Austria to prepare for the winter season.

How many athletes will represent Russia at the Sochi Games?

N.N.: According to the International Olympic Committee’s rules, five people are allowed in the team, but only four can take part in individual event and only one team for the team event, this is the maximum allowance.

How would you assess your chances of getting to the national team?

N.N.: The chances are good, as a qualitative change in the training is evident. If we are able to transfer it to the first stage of World Cup in Finland on the 29th of November, I think that Tatarstan team can accomplish its objective – scoring points at World Cup.