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IF1 Jan 2026, 00:14 from InsideTheGames
Following a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has expanded its list of Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) to include five Russian athletes and two technical staff members. This decision allows them to compete in FIS events, including qualification events for the 2026 Winter Olympics, despite a previous ban. The move comes after the Russian Ski Association appealed FIS's blanket ban, and CAS ruled that FIS statutes require political neutrality and prohibit discrimination. FIS must also allow Russian para-athletes to participate under IPC guidelines.
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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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IF10 Dec 2025, 22:38 from InsideTheGames
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has published its initial list of nine Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs) from Russia and Belarus who are cleared to participate in qualification events for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. This decision follows a recent Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling that overturned FIS's previous opposition, allowing eligible Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under neutral status. FIS will continue to update the list as more applications are reviewed.
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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.