Overview
- The IOC executive recommended that international federations admit Russian and Belarusian juniors to competitions with flag and anthem in both individual and team events.
- FIS said Russian para athletes may compete with national symbols in all its events following a CAS ruling, and FIVB approved youth national teams from Russia and Belarus for events starting January 1, 2026.
- FIDE scheduled a December 14 vote on allowing Russian teams to play in a neutral status, while IIHF signaled a decision window in late January as Russia’s federation formally seeks youth world championship entries.
- IBU confirmed receipt of a CAS case filed by the Russian Biathlon Union, the Russian Paralympic Committee and eight athletes over exclusions, even as the federation reiterated its rules barring neutral participation; Swedish Olympic champion Sebastian Samuelsson publicly opposed any Russian return to biathlon.
- On the ground, Russian boxers advanced en masse at the IBA World Championships in Dubai, with all 13 semifinalists securing at least bronze and several reaching finals under their flag and anthem.