FIS admitted 19 Russian athletes to international competitions
The International Ski Federation has updated the criteria for obtaining neutral status for athletes from Russia
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- The International Ski Federation (FIS) has granted neutral status to 19 Russian athletes.
- The organization relaxed the criteria, lifting the ban on athletes associated with CSKA Moscow and the armed forces unless they signed a contract voluntarily.
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Why It Matters
The FIS updated the criteria for obtaining neutral status on September 22, removing the ban for athletes from sports societies associated with the armed forces.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has admitted 19 Russian athletes to international competitions. The press service of the organization reports this.
All athletes were given neutral status. On September 22, the FIS updated the criteria for obtaining it. The clause banning participation in competitions for Russian athletes from CSKA and other sports societies associated with the armed forces was removed from their list. In the new version of the document, only those athletes who voluntarily entered into a contract with the armed forces or national security agencies of Russia and Belarus are prohibited from participating in competitions.
After this, three-time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov said that he plans to apply for neutral status. Previously, he was denied this, which is why he was unable to take part in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Alexander Bolshunov will apply for neutral status.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who exactly made the list of 19 eligible athletes?
