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FIL deprived three Russian sledders of neutral status: loss of chance ... According toglavcom.ua: Obtained information indicates that the International Luge Federation (FIL) has decided to strip three Russian lugers of their status as neutral participants. In October, the Sports Arbitration Court (CAS) lifted the ban on Russian athletes who meet the 'neutrality' requirements participating in FIL competitions. The first six Russians were granted neutral participant status, but now this status has been revoked for three of them. As a result, these athletes were deprived of the opportunity to qualify for the Olympics. Remember that the Olympic Games will take place in 2026 in Italy. During these events, Russian skater Aleksandra Sajatina, who was recognized as a neutral athlete by the International Skating Union (ISU), participated in propaganda actions. During Putin's annual address to the Federal Assembly, she appeared alongside his supporters and military personnel. Russian skier Veronika Stepanova posted a photo on Instagram confirming Sajatina's participation in propaganda events, which also involved Russian military personnel who participated in the conflict in eastern Ukra…

ISU allows Russian athletes to compete in tournaments under neutral status The press release emphasized that athletes or team members are not eligible to compete as neutral athletes if they are on active duty in the armed forces or security agencies of Russia or Belarus

ISU decision concerning the participation of limited number of ... Today, the International Skating Union (ISU) announces a pathway to allow a limited number of Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) to participate under strict conditions in designated Olympic Qualifying Events for the 2025/26 season. This decision applies to Figure Skating, Speed Skating, and Short Track Speed Skating disciplines under the Olympic Qualification System (OQS) for Milano Cortina 2026. Recognizing that competing in the Olympic Winter Games is the pinnacle of any skater’s career, the ISU has carefully examined the feasibility of implementing theIOC’s recommendationson creating a pathway to facilitate the participation of athletes affiliated with ISU Members in Russia (Russian Skating Union and the Figure Skating Federation of Russia) and Belarus (Skating Union of Belarus) in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The ISU noted the peaceful participation of AINs at the Olympic Summer Games in Paris 2024 and with this perspective in mind, reaffirms its commitment to fostering safe, peaceful, and fair competitions at Milano Cortina 2026. Following thorough deliberations, the ISU has decided to adapt…

ISU bans Russian, Belarusian athletes from competition Mar 1, 2022 Emma Hruby The International Skating Union, which governs figure skating around the world,has banned Russian athletesfrom competing in international ice skating competitions. The move comes a day after athletes were barred fromsoccerand hockey competitions. The announcements come on heels of the International Olympic Committee calling on sport organizers to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international competition “in order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants.” In a statement, the ISU’s council reiterated “its solidarity with all those affected by the conflict in Ukraine and our thoughts are with the entire Ukrainian people and country.” As a result, no athletes from Russia or Belarus “shall be invited or allowed to participate” in events until further notice. Belarus has been a key ally of Russia during its attack on Ukraine. The world figure skating championships are scheduled to take place later in March in France. As a result of the ISU’s decision,Olympic champion Anna Shcherbakovaand 15-year-old Russian teammate Kamila …

LUGE: Crucial Court of Arbitration for Sport decision opens door for ... Home Gymnastics LUGE: Crucial Court of Arbitration for Sport decision opens door for Russian lugers for 2026 Winter Games... LUGE: Crucial Court of Arbitration for Sport decision opens door for Russian lugers for 2026 Winter Games … maybe By Rich Perelman November 2, 2025 The Court of Arbitration for Sport, in Lausanne (SUI). ★ The Sports Examiner : Chronicling the key competitive, economic and political forces shaping elite sport and the Olympic Movement.★ ★ To get the daily Sports Examiner Recap by e-mail: sign up here ! ★ ≡ NO 2026 RUSSIAN LIFELINE YET ≡ “The Panel considered that the overall exclusion of Russian athletes was not a proportionate measure to achieve the only purpose sought by FIL (i.e. preserve safe racing conditions), since additional measures could be found to conciliate safety with the participation of Russian athletes. “The Panel ruled that the exclusion of RLF athletes from FIL competitions is maintained, but the prohibition of Russian athletes who satisfy the criteria of AINs to compete is set aside. Consequently, the appeal was partially upheld. “The request by the six athletes to im…

Russian figure skaters and speed skaters cleared to return to international competition under neutral status <p>The International Skating Union (ISU) has cleared Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international events under neutral status during the 2026/2027 season, according to an official press release published on the organization’s website.<p>

Ukraine calls on IOC and ISU to review decision to admit Russian athletes National Olympic Committee of Ukraine The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Skating Federation have appealed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Skating Union (ISU) to review the decision to allow Russian Federation figure skaters Pyotr Gumennik and Adelia Petrosian to compete in international events, including the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Source: a letter released by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine Details: The letter states that the actions and public activity of these athletes run counter to the neutrality principles set by the IOC for representatives of aggressor states. Advertisement: Quote: "Despite Russia's ongoing armed aggression against Ukraine, these figure skaters continue to take part in events that openly support the war, display banned symbols and maintain contacts with public personalities who promote Russian propaganda." More details: Ukraine believes that allowing these athletes to compete in international events undermines the foundations of the Olympic Charter and risks sport bein…

Russian skaters cleared to compete as neutrals at 2026 winter Olympics Russians will be able to qualify for the ice skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics as neutral athletes, the sport's governing body said on Friday. The International Skating Union (ISU) announced "a pathway to allow a limited number of individual neutral athletes (AIN) to participate under strict conditions in designated Olympic qualifying events for the 2025/26 season". The decision applies to figure skating and speed skating disciplines, the ISU said. "Recognising that competing in the Olympic Winter Games is the pinnacle of any skater's career, the ISU has carefully examined the feasibility of implementing the IOC's recommendations on creating a pathway to facilitate the participation of athletes affiliated with ISU Members in Russia and Belarus in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026," the ISU said. Just 15 Russian athletes were permitted to take part in the Paris Olympics this summer, competing as neutrals. The athletes had to qualify for the Games and pass a double check, first by the international sports federations and then by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), to prove the…

Individual Neutral Athletes Participation in Qualifying Events for the ... Individual Neutral Athletes Participation in Qualifying Events for the 2026 Winter Olympics December 20, 2024 SYWTW FS ISU Communication 2680 ; Q&A with further details The ISU has announced the conditions for the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Olympic Qualifying Event for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN). The Russian and Belarusian federations can nominate to the ISU one skater/team and one substitute (in case of injury) per discipline to compete at the Olympic Qualifying Event in Beijing, China in September 2025. The time period for nominations is from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, 2025. Russian/Belarusian skaters who compete at the Olympic Qualifying Event can each earn up to one spot per discipline for the 2026 Olympics. The spots will be granted to the skaters who competed at the Qualifying Event, not their federations. AIN cannot participate in the Olympic Team Event. They cannot participate in any other ISU competitions except for the Olympic Qualifying Event and the Olympic individual events. Nominated skaters and their support personnel will…

RUSSIA: FIS postpones decision on Milan Cortina 2026; Peskov sees ... Home Alpine Skiing RUSSIA: FIS postpones decision on Milan Cortina 2026; Peskov sees incremental progress on Russian returns across all... RUSSIA: FIS postpones decision on Milan Cortina 2026; Peskov sees incremental progress on Russian returns across all sports By Rich Perelman September 24, 2025 ★ The Sports Examiner : Chronicling the key competitive, economic and political forces shaping elite sport and the Olympic Movement.★ ★ To get the daily Sports Examiner Recap by e-mail: sign up here ! ★ ≡ INTEL REPORT ≡ The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) Council made no decision at its meeting in Zurich (SUI) on Wednesday concerning the participation of Russian and/or Belarusian athletes for the Olympic Winter Games in Milan Cortina (ITA) in 2026. According to a report from Norwegian state broadcaster NRK, “nothing was decided during Wednesday’s board meeting.” Norwegian skiing federation chief Tove Moe Dyrhaug said, “It was discussed. There are of course different views, but there is no doubt about what I and Norway stand for. “There are no sharp disagreements, but there are slightly different views, d…

Russian Skaters Allowed to Compete as Neutrals (AIN) to Qualify for 2026 ... Sylvia Flight #5342: I Will Remember You Messages 87,019 AFP article (Dec. 20, 2024): https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024...te-as-neutrals-in-2026-winter-olympics-a87417 Only one neutral athlete, including one pair in pairs skating and one couple in ice dancing, from Russia and its ally Belarus will be eligible to participate per event in designated qualifying events for the 2026 Games with no relay or team participation, the ISU added. At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Russian athletes had to compete under the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) flag due to a two-year ban imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency for state-sponsored doping. Russia's Sports Minister and head of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev welcomed the ISU decision. "The process of a full return to international sport will be difficult, but events such as the ISU decision... are important steps on this path," Degtyarev was quoted as saying by the RIA Novosti news agency. "This is better than a permanent break and isolation. We will continue to develop this pathway." Click to expand... ISU decision concerning the participat…

ISU Reinstates Russian and Belarusian Figure Skaters as Neutral Athletes Under the new guidelines, athletes from both countries will compete without their national flags, anthems or any other state symbols.

International Skating Union - Leave-Russia.org Pause operations: company temporarily curtailing operations while keeping return options open The International Skating Union is the international federation governing skating sports: figure skating, speed skating and short track. Pause operations: company temporarily curtailing operations while keeping return options open The International Skating Union has admitted Russians to the 2026 Olympic qualification. On December 20, 2024 the International Skating Union (ISU) admitted Russian athletes to the 2026 Olympic qualification in a neutral status, the organization's official website reported. Russian athletes were banned from participating in tournaments under the auspices of the ISU in March 2022. The last major start for domestic athletes was the Beijing Games. The International Skating Union (ISU) has complained of losses due to the suspension of Russian figure skaters from competitions under its auspices. This is reported on the organization's website. Banned Russian and Belarusian skaters from ISU sanctioned competition. (ISU governs figure skating, synchronized skating, speedskating and short-track speedskating). The Council…

ISU Statement - February 16, 2026 - International Skating Union Based on IOC guidelines applying to Russian and Belarusian passport holders, the International Skating Union (ISU) was one of the first winter sports federations to allow a limited number of independent neutral athletes (AINs) to compete under strict conditions. An ISU-constituted AIN Review Committee formed a robust series of protocols for the screening of proposed athletes and their support personnel. This together with access protocols was applied at ISU events that were part of the Olympic Qualification System during the 2025/2026 season. The Olympic Winter Games and related rules are the responsibility of the IOC. Receive the latest news, policies and developments from the ISU straight to your inbox.

Russia's Skating Ban Could Be Lifted At June's ISU Congress - Forbes Business SportsMoney Russia’s Skating Ban Could Be Lifted At June's ISU Congress By Caroline Price , Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Olympic Sports Analyst and Published Author Follow Author May 28, 2026, 05:12pm EDT May 29, 2026, 04:13pm EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 15: Kamila Valieva of Team ROC skates during the Women Single Skating Short Program on day eleven of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Capital Indoor Stadium on February 15, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Getty Images One of skating’s historic powerhouses could soon return to the ice. In a landmark announcement on Tuesday, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Executive Committee reinstated Belarusian student-athletes and permitted Russian student-athletes under a neutrality eligibility framework. The move clears the way for Russian and Belarusian participation at the 2027 FISU World University Games in Changchun, China. …

2026 Winter Olympics: Russian Lugers & CAS Ruling Impact “`html Neutral Ground: CAS Ruling Opens Door for Russian Lugers, Sparks Olympic Debate By ArchySports Staff October 26, 2023 A landmark decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has sent ripples through the international sports community, potentially reshaping the landscape of athletes competing at the Winter Olympics. The CAS has overturned the international Luge Federation’s (FIL) blanket ban on Russian athletes, signaling a possible reintegration under a neutral banner. This ruling, delivered on Friday, raises significant questions about the future participation of Russian athletes in elite winter sports, with the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics just months away. Proportionality and safety: The CAS Verdict The FIL had implemented a total exclusion of Russian athletes following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a measure that was afterward reaffirmed. Though, the CAS has now declared this broad exclusion “not proportionate” to the FIL’s stated objective of “preserving safe racing conditions.” the arbitration panel acknowledged the FIL’s concerns,which included the potential for public or athlete-lead incidents…