# FIS clears Russian athletes to return to international tournaments as neutrals

https://mins.news/en/item/42304

- TASS, 2026-09-02 15:52 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://tass.com/sports/2181397

> The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has cleared Russian athletes to compete in its 2026/2027 season tournaments under neutral status. They must sign declarations and remain barred from team events. Russian sports officials and athletes welcomed the decision, calling it a major step for the country’s skiing and snowboarding community.