Russian skiers will not go to the Olympics-2026: champion in tears.

Disappointment of the Russian cross-country skiing champion

According to inkorr.com:  

Darya Nepreyeva, the champion of Russia in cross-country skiing, expressed her disappointment and cried after the news broke about the exclusion of Russian skiers from the international arena and the 2026 Winter Olympics. The girl posted a video on TikTok, admitting her regret: 'Not this year. No Olympics in 2026, friends.'

The Council of the International Ski Federation (FIS) has made the decision to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in the qualification competitions for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The status of 'individual neutral status' (AIN), introduced by the International Olympic Committee for Russian and Belarusian athletes, was not applied in this case.

Thus, Darya Nepreyeva and other Russian athletes lost the opportunity to represent their country at the 2026 Olympics due to the FIS decision.

The consequences of this decision have serious impacts not only on Nepreyeva but also on many other athletes who aspired to showcase their achievements on the international arena. The absence of Russian athletes at the Olympic Games is accompanied by numerous emotions and discussions among fans and sports experts analyzing the implications of such a situation.