
Dzinara Alimbekava. An archive photo
MINSK, 16 March (BelTA) – The Belarusian biathletes missed out on the medals in the Women's Mass Start at the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU) Cup on 16 March, BelTA has learned.
Dzinara Alimbekava of Belarus finished 5th with two penalties, 41.3 seconds behind winner Viktoriya Slivko from Tyumen Oblast. Larisa Kuklina was second, Irina Kazakevich – third.
Iryna Leshchanka of Belarus came in 10th with three penalties, Yuliya Kavaleuskaya was 17th with two penalties, Adelina Sabitava - 26th with four penalties, Dariya Kudayeva - 35th with five penalties. A total of 48 biathletes took part in the race.
The Belarusian women's team won one gold and one bronze at the Russian Biathlon Union Cup.