Russian skiers await clarification of FIS regulations before applying for neutral status

Brief retelling from RIA II

Russian skiers have not yet applied for neutral status from the FIS, as they are waiting for more information on the new regulations, a source familiar with the situation said.

MOSCOW, September 28 - RIA Novosti. Russian skiers have not yet applied for neutral status from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), as they are waiting for more information on the new regulations, a source familiar with the situation told RIA Novosti.

FIS announced on September 22 that it had relaxed its eligibility criteria for Russian athletes. In particular, the clause banning participation in competitions for Russian athletes from CSKA and other sports societies associated with the armed forces was removed from the regulations.

“At the moment, Russian skiers have not submitted applications, except for those who have had status since last year, because everyone is waiting for clarification from FIS on some admission issues,” the agency’s interlocutor said.