Confirms: Russia appeals FIS suspension
The Russians could make a comeback at the Olympics. They have confirmed an appeal to CAS and are presenting new arguments.
The Russians could make a comeback at the Olympics. They have confirmed an appeal to CAS and are presenting new arguments.
After two recent rulings by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), legal expert believes the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) may be compelled to overturn its ongoing ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus. The outcome could reshape both the World Cup and the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina.
Jessie Diggins and the rest of the U.S. national cross-country ski team will be wearing the U.S. Army logo on their race suits. Not everyone thinks that’s a good idea.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo’s recent statement has triggered a furious response from leading figures in Russian skiing, with several top names launching direct verbal attacks on the Norwegian star.
He was once seen as one of the brightest young prospects in cross-country skiing, tipped to challenge Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and the Norwegian stars. But the 21-year-old may never get the chance, as the FIS confirmed this week that the suspension of athletes from Russia and Belarus will continue for the 2025/2026 season.
The Swedish Ski Association has welcomed the International Ski and Snowboard Federation’s (FIS) decision to continue excluding Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions, including the upcoming Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
The Russians are furious over Tuesday’s FIS decision, which they claim amounts to political discrimination. They now vow to “use all available means” to overturn the ruling and promise to take the case to court.
Goes after Norway, the West, and the Ski Association — just days before FIS decides whether Russia will be allowed to compete at the Olympics.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has decided to postpone the decision on whether to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus, but the internal debate is heated.
There will be no Olympics in Italy next winter for Russia and Belarus. News agency Reuters reports that neither country will be allowed to participate in the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
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