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.

World Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) have jointly announced the launch of the Triathlon World Tour, set to begin in 2027. This initiative aims to unify the World Series, World Cups, and T100 events under a single brand and commercial structure, featuring nearly 100 annual events and live broadcasts. The new tour will feature two tiers: World Championship and Challenger, with the T100 becoming the T100 World Championship Series and the World Triathlon Championship Series becoming the T50 World Championship Series. The move, driven by the Deloitte Report's recommendations, seeks to enhance the sport's commercial appeal and visibility, with significant investment in audiovisual production. The 2026 season will serve as a transition year.

The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) has reaffirmed its stance barring Russian athletes from participating in team competitions like two-man and four-man bobsleigh, even under neutral status. This contrasts with policies in sports like rowing and canoeing, where Russian athletes are permitted to compete in crews. The decision follows recent developments including a court ruling questioning the original ban and the IOC's recommendation for young athletes. Meanwhile, the International Luge Federation has withdrawn eligibility for three Russian athletes from an upcoming World Cup event due to neutrality concerns. The situation highlights the ongoing complexities surrounding Russian athlete participation in international sports amid the war in Ukraine.

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.