Russia’s Skating Ban Could Be Lifted At June's ISU Congress
The International Skating Union (ISU) may lift its ban on Russian skaters at the upcoming June congress. This follows a recent decision by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a neutrality framework. If approved, this change could mark a significant shift in the participation of Russian athletes in international skating events.
- ▪The FISU Executive Committee reinstated Belarusian student-athletes and permitted Russian student-athletes under a neutrality eligibility framework.
- ▪This decision allows Russian and Belarusian participation at the 2027 FISU World University Winter Games in Changchun, China.
- ▪Russian and Belarusian skaters were banned from international competition in 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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