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CAS Lifts Ban: Russian Athletes Can Compete as Neutrals

12/2/2025

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned the ban by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), allowing Russian skiers and snowboarders to compete as neutral athletes in Milan Cortina Winter Olympics qualification events.
Russian and Belarusian athletes must meet the International Olympic Committee's neutral-athlete criteria.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation will process neutral-status applications.
However, logistical challenges mean only a small number are expected to compete.

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned the ban by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), allowing Russian skiers and snowboarders to compete as neutral athletes in Milan Cortina Winter Olympics qualification events.
Russian and Belarusian athletes must meet the International Olympic Committee's neutral-athlete criteria.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation will process neutral-status applications.
However, logistical challenges mean only a small number are expected to compete.