US EditionRussian Skiers Banned From Olympics
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When the Winter Olympics are held in Italy next year, there will be no Russians or Belarusians in the skiing disciplines. The board of the International Ski Federation (FIS) decided this on Tuesday, the federation announced...
The decision came tonight – Russian skaters will be banned from participating in the 2026 Olympics. Absolutely the right decision, according to SVT's Anders Blomquist. – It's the only ethically defensible thing, he says.
Russian and Belarusian skiers will not be allowed to participate in the Olympics in Milan and Cortina in February. The decision has now been made by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (Fis). – For me it is both a relief and a pride, says Karin Mattsson, who sits on the Fis board.
The ski and snowboard association also allows Russian and Belarusian active players to be locked out during the Olympic season.
View of the downhill site of Tofane, where the Alpine ski races of the Olympic Games of Winter 2026 will take place, on 17 January 2025 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. ALESSANDRO TROVATI / AP There will be no Russian or Belarusian skiers at the Olympic Games (OJ) in Milan-Cortina, Italy, on Tuesday 21 October, the International Ski Federation (FIS) which includes alpine, Nordic, freestyle and snowboarding.
The Council of the International Federation of Ski Sports decided not to promote participation of Russians and Belarusians
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