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FIS Refused to Guarantee Russian Skiers Access to the World Cup

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The International Federation of Ski Sports (FIS) stated that it would not be possible to guarantee access for Russian athletes to the World Cup in Sweden by transferring the responsibility for issuing visas to the host country. "The FIS policy on individual neutral athletes clearly states: regardless of the right to participate, the visa regulations and entry procedures established by the host country remain in force and are determined solely by…

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The participation of Russian athletes in competitions organized in EU countries has become a hot political issue, writes Jelena Leppänen.

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The International Federation of Ski Sports (FIS) stated that it would not be possible to guarantee access for Russian athletes to the World Cup in Sweden by transferring the responsibility for issuing visas to the host country. "The FIS policy on individual neutral athletes clearly states: regardless of the right to participate, the visa regulations and entry procedures established by the host country remain in force and are determined solely by…

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The International Federation of Ski and Snowboards (FIS) cannot guarantee Russian athletes participation in the 2027 World Cup in Sweden; even neutral skiers may face denial of entry, which was announced by Mitch TV.

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The International Federation of Ski and Snowboarding (FIS) stated that it was not responsible for denial of visas to contestants.

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Sports.ru broke the news on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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