ISU allows Russian and Belarusian skaters to return as neutral athletes

ISU allows Russian and Belarusian skaters to return as neutral athletes
The International Skating Union (ISU) announced Tuesday that it will allow eligible skaters and Athlete Support Personnel affiliated with its member federations in Russia and Belarus to compete in ISU Events and International Competitions as neutral athletes (AIN) beginning with the 2026–27 season.
The move partially lifts the protective measures introduced in April 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Th