The Finnish Figure Skating Association now permits two women to compete together in ice dance, designating them as 'skater A' and 'skater B,' replacing traditional gender requirements. Emma Aalto and Millie Colling are the first female pair to compete domestically under these new rules, a change inspired by Skate Canada's 2022 policy. While athletes celebrate the move towards inclusivity, Dmitry Svishchev, a Russian official, criticized it as undermining the essence of ice dance, highlighting a cultural divide over the issue.

Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, 12, won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Singapore, sparking debate about the appropriateness of young athletes competing at such high levels. While World Aquatics allows younger swimmers who meet qualifying standards, concerns have been raised about the pressure and potential risks to young athletes. Other federations like the International Skating Union, World Athletics, the International Gymnastics Federation, the International Federation of Sport Climbing, World Taekwondo and the International Hockey Federation have stricter age limits to protect young athletes.

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has taken over the International Skating Union's (ISU) anti-doping program, effective this week, to ensure independence, transparency, and global expertise ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The ITA will handle risk-based test distribution, in- and out-of-competition testing, manage the Athlete Biological Passport program, and oversee Therapeutic Use Exemptions. A dedicated education program will be implemented, and a separate agreement is in place for Individual Neutral Athletes from Russia and Belarus participating in the 2026 Winter Games, with rigorous testing conducted by independent personnel and samples analyzed in WADA-accredited laboratories outside of Russia.

The International Luge Federation (FIL) has voted to uphold the ban on Russian athletes from all FIL competitions, including the 2026 Winter Olympics qualification process. The decision, made on June 18, 2025, followed a survey of athletes and a vote during the FIL Congress. Delegates voted 24-7 to continue the exclusion and rejected the possibility of Russian athletes participating under the AIN concept. FIL first banned Russian athletes in September 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while the 국제빙상연맹 allows neutral athletes to participate.

The International Skating Union (ISU) concluded its 2024-2025 season, highlighting advancements driven by ISU Vision 2030, including revamped event formats, enhanced in-venue experiences with LED technology, and a digital transformation featuring a new website and expanded social media presence. Initiatives included the Short Track World Tour, new branding for speed skating, and support for glacier preservation. An upcoming Extraordinary Congress in July will focus on modernizing the ISU Constitution.