Norwegian biathlete named Russian word to cheer up the national team

Norwegian biathlete Johannes Boe named the Russian word to cheer up the national team. His words are quoted by NRK.

“We always say 'grandmother' when we are happy with the team. It seems like this word sounds. He said that word and the mood became even better, ”said the 27-year-old athlete. He added that he does not know where this tradition comes from in the team.