FIL will retain the admission of Russians to competitions in a neutral status

The International Luge Federation (FIL) will continue to allow Russian athletes to compete in a neutral status in the upcoming season. This was announced on November 12 in a release on the organization's website.

The decision was made at an extraordinary congress, taking into account the rulings of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics. At the same time, the participation of Russians in team disciplines remains prohibited in accordance with a separate CAS decision.

Young athletes and juniors from the Russian Luge Federation will also be able to participate in competitions under the auspices of the FIL after passing the procedure for obtaining neutral status. The exception for them is team disciplines.

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On November 11, the Canadian government officially notified the International Ice Hockey Federation that it would not issue visas to Russian players to participate in the upcoming World Youth Championship. It is noted that the restriction will also affect hockey players who already have valid visas to play for Canadian clubs. They will also not be able to play in the tournament for the Russian national team, including in a neutral status.