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IF11 Dec 2025, 20:35 from InsideTheGames
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.
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IF11 Dec 2025, 02:10 from SportsIn
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has released the initial list of Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) who will be eligible to compete in qualifying events for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Nine Russian and Belarusian athletes have been approved, pending their formal agreement to conditions linked to their status. This process, influenced by a recent Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling, involves rigorous reviews and independent verification to ensure compliance with the Individual Neutral Athletes Policy and separation of sport from political considerations. The FIS anticipates further applications and updates to the list in the coming weeks.
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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.
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IF12 Aug 2025, 20:06 from InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: FIS
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has charged Norwegian ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Forfang, along with three members of their technical team, with tampering with their suits during the World Championships in Trondheim in March 2025. The alterations, intended to improve aerodynamic resistance, led to disqualifications and prompted protests. The accused face potential loss of results, medals, and eligibility for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. FIS has tightened controls on ski jumping suits following the incident.
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IF11 Aug 2025, 22:26 from InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: FIS
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, several athletes were disqualified at a Courchevel, France event for violating suit regulations, continuing from a scandal in March where the Norwegian team illegally modified suits during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim. The International Ski Federation is tightening inspections, causing teams to balance technical innovation with regulatory compliance. Disqualifications in Courchevel, including athletes from the United States, resulted from waist size and technical specification failures. FIS Race Director Sandro Pertile expects fewer disqualifications as teams adapt, but the FIS is maintaining strict checks throughout the Olympic season. The earlier Trondheim scandal led to the termination of contracts for Norway's head coach Magnus Brevig, assistant Thomas Lobben, and staff member Adrian Livelten, plus suspensions for involved athletes, after deliberate suit manipulation was admitted.