Russian and Belarusian Athletes Will Not Be Allowed to the 2026 Olympics: FIS Decision.

According to inkorr.com: The International Ski Federation (FIS) has decided not to allow Russians and Belarusians to participate in the qualifying competitions for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Athletes could participate in an individual neutral status (AIN), but the FIS Council decided to vote against their participation. Each international federation has the right to independently decide whether to allow athletes to qualify.

FIS Decision

“The FIS Council voted against allowing athletes in the individual neutral status (AIN) to the qualifying competitions for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan. The AIN status was developed by the International Olympic Committee as a potential pathway for the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus in the qualifying competitions for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. At the same time, each international federation reserves the right to independently decide whether to allow these athletes to qualify or not,” the FIS press service stated.

Support for Aggression

Additionally, it has become known that Russian speed skater Daniil Naidenishev expresses support for the occupier Mikhail Lebedev, who is participating in the war against Ukraine. Naidenishev is a subscriber to Lebedev's Instagram page and liked a post supporting Russia's aggression published by gymnast Nikita Nagorny.

Thus, the International Ski Federation decided not to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. At the same time, one of the Russian athletes openly supports the occupier's actions in the context of the military conflict with Ukraine. This FIS decision emphasizes the position of the international sports community regarding the situation in Ukraine and the attitude toward athletes who express support for aggression.