The International Skating Union (ISU) on Tuesday, June 30
The International Skating Union (ISU) on Tuesday, June 30, allowed Russian figure skaters and speed skaters to compete in neutral status.
Consensus
- The ISU has allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in international competitions starting from the 20/26/27 season.
- Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete under a neutral status without national symbols such as flags, anthems, or national uniforms.
- The decision was made by the ISU Council on June 30.
- Athletes must comply with specific conditions set forth in the rules to participate.
- The restriction of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international events began in March 2022.
Points of divergence
- Russian skaters and speed skaters are allowed to participate in team competitions during the 2026/27 season as neutral athletes. — vm
- On June 26, the International Weightlifting Federation restored Russian athletes' right to compete under their flag and anthem. — vm
- On June 9, the International Sailing Federation decided to allow Russian junior athletes (under 23) to participate with their flag and anthem, and lifted all restrictions for Belarusian athletes. — vm
- The International Football Federation also allowed under-15 boys' and girls' national teams from Russia to take part in the 2026 World Championship. — vm
- Alexander Kibalco was elected as vice-president of the ISU during a congress held in Tenerife, Spain. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- ISU Allows Russian Skaters and Speed Skaters to Compete in Neutral Status — Вечерняя Москва
- ISU has allowed Russian athletes to compete in neutral status — Вести
- ISU Council Allows Russian Skaters to Compete in Neutral Status Tournaments — Москва 24