The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has amended its bylaws to remove time limitations on disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Ethics and Disciplinary Commission (EDC). This change, effective January 1, 2026, allows for open-ended investigations and disciplinary actions, potentially impacting procedural safeguards and raising concerns about fairness and due process. The move expands the authority of the EDC and deviates from common practices in international sports law, including those recognized by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Critics question the rationale behind the change and its potential to hold individuals hostage without a defined timeline for resolution.

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.

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.

Following a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) will now allow eligible Russian and Belarusian athletes, including para-athletes, to participate in all FIS events. This includes qualification events for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Games. The ruling stems from a challenge to FIS's previous ban, with CAS finding that FIS statutes protect individuals from discrimination and require political neutrality. The updated policy mandates direct athlete applications to FIS, excluding involvement from national ski associations of Russia and Belarus. FIS has updated its list of approved athletes and support personnel.

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.