International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation
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IF22 Oct 2025, 20:43 from SportsIn
The IBSF Appeals Tribunal partially modified its 2022 ban on Russian athletes, allowing those meeting IOC's INA criteria for Milano Cortina 2026 to compete. This contrasts with the FIS, which continues to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from qualification events for the 2026 Winter Games. The IBSF will maintain the suspension until IOC neutrality rules are clarified. This divergence highlights the debate on the relationship between politics and sport, as federations balance universality with geopolitical pressures.