Congratulations to Alexander Bolshunov, winner of the 2021 World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf 2021-02-27 18:00:00 Vladimir Putin congratulated Alexander Bolshunov on winning the men’s skiathlon event (15km/15km) at the 2021 World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf. The message reads, in part: “You have withstood the fiercest sports competition and once again convincingly proved that you deserve to be first in a most important and prestigious competition. You have definitely delighted your coaches and mentors, and all fans of cross-country skiing in our country with your victory.”