Russian and Belarusian Skaters Reinstated for International Competitions
The International Skating Union (ISU) has decided to allow Russian and Belarusian figure skaters and speed skaters to return to international competitions. They will compete under neutral status.
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Russian, Belarusian figure skaters can return to international events with approved neutral status
Russian skaters can return to world championships and Grand Prix events next season as neutral athletes for the first time since the full military invasion of Ukraine.
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Russian skaters can return to world championships and Grand Prix events next season as neutral athletes for the first time since the full military invasion of Ukraine. The International Skating Union said Tuesday it was lifting a ban since February 2022 on skaters and officials from Russia and Belarus taking part in its events, though without their national symbols of flag and anthem. In 2027, the world championships of figure skating is hosted by Finland and South Korea hosts in short track.
Read full article →ISU Reinstates Russian and Belarusian Figure Skaters as Neutral Athletes
Under the new guidelines, athletes from both countries will compete without their national flags, anthems or any other state symbols.
Read full article →Russian figure skaters and speed skaters cleared to return to international competition under neutral status
The International Skating Union (ISU) has cleared Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international events under neutral status during the 2026/2027 season, according to an official press release published on the organization’s website.
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