ISU publishes list of Russian figure skaters granted neutral status
ISU publishes list of Russian figure skaters granted neutral status.
original source: ISU
These skaters will be eligible to participate in the qualification event for the 2026 Olympics, which will take place in September in Beijing.
“Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN)
The ISU Council has formally approved the final list of AIN athletes and support personnel deemed
eligible to participate in ISU Events. ISU has informed the respective Members of the eligible support personnel. The list of eligible AIN athletes is set out below:
Figure Skating Branch
Adelia Petrosian (RUS), Alina Gorbacheva (RUS), Petr Gummenik (RUS) and Vladislav Dikidzhi
(RUS), Vasil Barakhouski (BLR), Viktoriya Plaskonnaya (BLR), Yauheni Puzanau (BLR), Viktoriia
Safonova (BLR), Nastassia Sidarenka (BLR) and Uladzislau Sytsik (BLR).”
Pairs and ice dance duos are not represented. The document is available on the official website of the International Skating Union.
The document also states:
“The decision follows a thorough case-by-case review conducted by the AIN Review Commission in
accordance with the established eligibility criteria.
All assessments were based on objective criteria, including evidence of compliance with ISU neutrality
standards and absence of any public support for the ongoing conflict.
The current decision of the ISU Council on the AIN eligibility list is final with regard to all applicants
and not subject to appeal. This reflects the exceptional and sensitive nature of the current process
and aims to ensure procedural integrity and consistency across all applicants respecting their right to
privacy.
The athletes named in this ISU Communication are required to continue to comply with the eligibility
criteria published in ISU Communication 2680. The list of eligible athletes published in this
Communication is therefore subject to change.”
Related topics: Adeliia Petrosian, Alina Gorbacheva, Petr Gumennik, Vladislav Dikidzhi
The second names are replacements in case of an injury or other disqualifying thing (although I am sure Petrosian and Gumennik will be now very very careful both on and off-ice)
Okay, but I thought that it was one in the women’s single of Russia and Belarus and one in the men’s single discipline..
The same thing with one pair team and one ice dance team for both countries: that is one of the rules and regulations for a comeback..
Personally, we have Russian athletes in different countries already and probably Belarus athletes as well representing other countries.. already got them and they are competing with the WORLD!!
Either the Russian athletes compete neutral or they don’t: it is up to them!!!