Overview
- The FIS Council has opened participation for athletes with Russian and Belarusian citizenship in the 2026/27 FIS season subject to detailed neutrality conditions.
- Athletes must sign a neutrality declaration and are forbidden from displaying state symbols such as flags, anthems or national team clothing while competing.
- Entry is limited to individual events and accompanying personnel may be admitted only after they sign the required declaration.
- The federation said neutrality compliance will be continuously monitored, anti-doping rules remain mandatory, and breaches can lead to sanctions while eligibility is assessed case by case.
- The decision follows recent IOC guidance and will require event organizers, national federations and anti-doping authorities to implement eligibility checks and oversight, with early athlete returns expected to test the policy.