Three Russian lugers will compete in this weekend's Lake Placid World Cup, while three others have had their International Neutral Athlete (AIN) status revoked due to concerns over their neutrality. The International Luge Federation (FIL) made the decision after reviewing the athletes' eligibility, citing "new and previously unknown facts." This follows a recent Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling that lifted the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes meeting AIN criteria. The FIL initially banned Russian athletes in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine, but Russia has challenged these decisions legally.

The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) has reaffirmed its stance barring Russian athletes from participating in team competitions like two-man and four-man bobsleigh, even under neutral status. This contrasts with policies in sports like rowing and canoeing, where Russian athletes are permitted to compete in crews. The decision follows recent developments including a court ruling questioning the original ban and the IOC's recommendation for young athletes. Meanwhile, the International Luge Federation has withdrawn eligibility for three Russian athletes from an upcoming World Cup event due to neutrality concerns. The situation highlights the ongoing complexities surrounding Russian athlete participation in international sports amid the war in Ukraine.

After a protracted legal battle and political hurdles, Russia's luge team has secured visas to compete in the second round of the International Luge Federation (FIL) World Cup in Park City, Utah. This follows a recent Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling overturning the FIL's earlier prohibition. The move signifies a step towards reintegrating Russian athletes into international competition, though challenges remain, including ongoing disputes with the International Ski Federation (FIS) and the International Luge Federation regarding qualification for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and Minister of Sport Mikhail Degtyarev played a key role in securing the visas.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear the Russian Ski Association's appeal against the International Ski and Snowboard Federation's (FIS) continued exclusion of Russian athletes. The FIS banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions, including qualifying events for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Russia appealed to CAS, citing a favorable precedent from a case against the International Luge Federation. The CAS ruling, expected by December 10, 2025, will determine whether Russian athletes can participate.

The test event in Cortina d'Ampezzo for the upcoming Winter Olympics has been upgraded to the first official qualifier for luge, taking place from November 27-30. The International Luge Federation and the International Olympic Committee confirmed the event as part of the Olympic qualifying process. The second homologation attempt of the Innsbruck-Igls track failed. The World Cup opener was relocated to Winterberg, with Cortina's event now serving as an official qualifier for Milano Cortina.