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IOC Approves Three Neutral Athletes for 2026 Olympics

11/28/2025

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The International Olympic Committee has approved three neutral athletes for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games: Petr Gummenik, Adeliia Petrosian, Viktoriya Safonova.
They qualified through the International Skating Union's events.
The IOC's Individual Neutral Athlete Eligibility Review Panel (AINERP) evaluates eligibility for athletes with Russian or Belarusian passports.
A decision on the Russian Ski Association's appeal is expected by December 10, 2025.

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The International Olympic Committee has approved three neutral athletes for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games: Petr Gummenik, Adeliia Petrosian, Viktoriya Safonova.
They qualified through the International Skating Union's events.
The IOC's Individual Neutral Athlete Eligibility Review Panel (AINERP) evaluates eligibility for athletes with Russian or Belarusian passports.
A decision on the Russian Ski Association's appeal is expected by December 10, 2025.