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FIS grants neutral status to 11 more Russian skiers

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has approved neutral status for 11 Russian skiers: seven men and four women. Previously, 24 athletes had already been cleared, including Olympic champion Natalia Terentyeva. Neutral status does not guarantee participation in all events — athletes must meet the requirements of each specific competition.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
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Sweden is exploring the possibility of denying Russian skiers visas to keep them out of the 2027 World Championships

The Swedish Ski Federation is seeking to have visas denied to Russian athletes to keep them out of the 2027 World Championships in Falun, SVT reported. The FIS previously allowed Russians to compete in a neutral status; 13 skiers have received neutral status. The Swedish government is examining legal options for restricting entry of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read