Russian Paralympians will be barred from the 2026 Games: FIS decision.

According to inkorr.com: The participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus in the Paralympic Games 2026 raises many questions.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) responded to the inquiry from 'Glavkom' regarding the participation of Russians and Belarusians in the 2026 Paralympic Games. The Council of the International Ski Federation (FIS) has expressed its opposition to the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus to Olympic and Paralympic qualifying competitions.

If a decision is made regarding the admissibility of participation, Russians and Belarusians will be able to compete under their own symbols, flags, and anthems. IPC Director of Public Relations Craig Spence noted that a final decision on this matter is to be made soon.

Exclusion from qualifying competitions

The FIS Council voted against allowing athletes with an Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) status to participate in qualifying competitions for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in Milan. This decision deprives Russians and Belarusians of their last opportunity to qualify for the Winter Paralympics under the current rules.

The situation regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the 2026 Paralympic Games remains tense. A final decision on their admission to the upcoming competitions has not yet been made, so the IPC judging committee plans to take time to consider the next steps.

The decision regarding the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus in the 2026 Paralympic Games could have serious consequences for international sports relations and trust in the organizations that conduct them. Attention to this issue is growing as many countries are monitoring the developments to assess potential implications for their own athletes and teams.