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.

The World Karate Federation (WKF) is under scrutiny for statutes that restrict athlete participation in non-WKF sanctioned events, potentially violating EU competition law. Critics argue these rules, enforced through the European Karate Federation, suppress athlete freedom and competition, conflicting with Olympic ideals. The WKF's exclusive recognition by the IOC and its dual role as regulator and commercial operator raise concerns about fairness and abuse of dominance, similar to the International Skating Union (ISU) case, where the EU Commission ruled against restrictive practices.

The International Skating Union (ISU) has published a list of Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs) from Russia and Belarus eligible for qualifying events for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. This follows the ISU Council's decision in December 2024, aligning with IOC recommendations for neutral athlete participation under strict conditions. The athletes underwent evaluation, examining public statements since February 2022 to exclude those who supported the invasion of Ukraine. Key Russian figure skaters, including Adelia Petrosyan and Pyotr Gummenik, are on the list. The ISU has explicitly condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and continues to support Ukrainian skaters through its development program. Qualification tournaments will be held in Beijing from September 17-21.

The International Skating Union (ISU) apologized for displaying the Taiwanese flag instead of the Chinese Taipei emblem during the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships in Boston. The error occurred during skater Yu-Hsiang Li's introduction and was acknowledged before the pairs competition. The ISU expressed regret for any offense or confusion caused by the mistake.