FIS Allows 5 Russian Skiers as Neutrals

The FIS has given green light to Russian cross-country skiers Daria Nepryayeva, Sergey Volkov, Hanna Matsyakhina, Ksenia Shorokhova, and Nikita Denisov to compete internationally as neutral athletes. This follows updated guidelines for Russian and Belarusian participation in the 2026/27 season. toffler.lol

Currently, 26 Russian athletes and support personnel are on the FIS list of neutral competitors. The list covers alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, cross-country skiing, and freestyle. Notably, Saveliy Korostelev, who was allowed to compete in the World Cup last season and achieved top results at the Olympics, is not included on the list.