FIS allows Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete if they sign neutrality declaration
Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- The International Ski and Snowboard Federation said Russian and Belarusian athletes may compete in the 2026-27 season under specific conditions.
- Eligibility applies only to individual athletes who comply with anti-doping regulations and sign a neutrality declaration.
- National symbols, including flags, anthems and uniforms, will not be permitted.
Russian and Belarusian athletes will be eligible to compete in the International Ski and Snowboard Federation’s 2026-27 season under certain conditions, according to a decision by the FIS Council.
The possible admission covers individual athletes who comply with anti-doping regulations and declare neutrality. They will not be allowed to use national symbols, including flags, anthems or uniforms.
The FIS Council reached the decision during a two-day meeting in Thun. The policy sets conditions for participation while keeping national representation prohibited.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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