Promising Kazakhstani biathlete switches to Russia

Bronze medalist of the Youth Olympic Games decided to participate in the future biathlon tournaments under the colors of the Russian Federation.
The 18-year-old Pantova took to Instagram to explain her decision.

"I think I need to put the record straight. My switch has nothing to do with money! My decision was a bit spontaneous. The explanation is simple. My father was invited to work there. That's it. The fact that competition [in the Russian biathlon team] is tougher will do good for me. It will be more interesting. I have always loved Kazakhstan and I will love it! I've never said anything bad about it," t wrote.

Mind you, Arina Pantova is the daughter of Kazakhstan biathlete coach Dmitry Pantov.