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Russian Athletes Appeal Olympic Ban Amid Ukraine Conflict

11/8/2025

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Twelve Russian athletes—six skiers and six Para athletes—appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a ban from Olympic qualifying events.
The ban was imposed by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) due to war in Ukraine.
As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, no timetable exists for a CAS hearing.
A CAS panel ruled for Russian lugers, enabling the International Luge Federation (ILF) to grant neutral status.

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Story summary

Twelve Russian athletes—six skiers and six Para athletes—appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a ban from Olympic qualifying events.
The ban was imposed by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) due to war in Ukraine.
As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, no timetable exists for a CAS hearing.
A CAS panel ruled for Russian lugers, enabling the International Luge Federation (ILF) to grant neutral status.