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The ex-president of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Vladimir Loginov resigned last week from the post of vice-president of this organization. In mid-June, he voluntarily resigned as vice-president of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). And earlier, after the Olympics in Vancouver, where the performance of Russian skiers was considered unsatisfactory, Loginov resigned as president of the head of the FLGR.
Loginov refused to voice the reasons for his decision, although without explanation it is clear that it was a consequence of the confrontation between FLGR and OCD. Let us remind you that on June 17, the reporting and election conference of the FLGR was held, where multiple Olympic champion Elena Vyalbe became the new president. Ex-president of the federation Vladimir Loginov took the post of vice-president of the FLGR. Although at the conference the leadership of the FLGR was strongly recommended to postpone the election of the head of the federation to a later date. However, the skiers refused to follow the instructions they received and elected a new leader.
After the elections, Vyalbe repeatedly stated in interviews that she did not intend to refuse the help of Loginov, who has extensive experience working in this structure. However, last week she signed Loginov’s resignation letter.
Nowitzki reached an agreement with Dallas
Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki, who became a free agent at the end of the season, agreed to the terms of a new contract with the club where he spent his entire 12-year NBA career. Adviser to the German basketball player Holger Geschwindner said that Nowitzki and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had successful negotiations, and an agreement will be concluded on Thursday, when league clubs can officially sign contracts with players. According to preliminary data, the amount of the four-year contract will be $80 million. Moreover, the agreement includes a clause on the impossibility of exchanging to another club.
Nowitzki did not demand the maximum 96.2 million that he could have received from the Mavericks so that the team could have the opportunity to strengthen its roster.
Philadelphia offered a contract to Kovalchuk
The agent of Russian striker Ilya Kovalchuk Yuri Nikolaev said that he had received a contract offer from Philadelphia. The “Pilots” offer Kovalchuk approximately the same conditions as other clubs interested in the striker, among which the Islanders and Los Angeles are mentioned primarily. Currently, Kovalchuk and his agent are considering possible options, but a final decision has not yet been made.