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Russian Athletes Excluded From Luge at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics
- On June 18, 2025, the International Luge Federation voted to prevent Russian athletes from participating in the qualification process for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, including disallowing their entry as neutral competitors.
- This decision resulted from ongoing sanctions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and reflects an extension of a ban first imposed in 2022 and renewed in 2024.
- At a recent International Luge Federation meeting held in Tampere, a vote of 24-7 upheld the ban on Russian athletes, while a separate 24-8 vote dismissed the proposal for a neutral athlete status, citing concerns related to safety, fairness, doping, and Olympic qualification spots.
- FIL President Einars Fogelis emphasized that the decision demonstrates a shared commitment to maintaining fairness and safety in competition, while also recognizing and valuing the range of opinions expressed by athletes.
- The decision means Russian sliders will miss the 2026 Games starting February 6, continuing FIL’s policy since 2021-22, while uncertainty remains if related sports will follow suit.
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The toboggan world association FIL remains in its tough line. Also in the 2026 Olympic Games, the athletes from Russia are excluded.
The International Federation of Luge Sports (FIL) has extended the suspension of Russian athletes from participating in competitions under its auspices, including the qualifying stages for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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