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The majority of FIS council members surveyed were in favor of the return of Russians – media
The majority of the surveyed members of the council of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) were in favor of the return of Russian athletes to international competitions, NRK reports, citing a source.
On Tuesday, the FIS Council voted against the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus in the qualifying competitions for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in neutral status.
According to the source, before the final decision was made, a survey was conducted among national FIS member associations before the meeting, in which 60% of those who voted were in favor of the return of the Russians, 40% were against. A total of 47 of the 141 FIS member countries took part in the voting.
– No comments. It was the council’s decision. “Ultimately we came to a decision and now we need to focus on the Olympic Games,” said FIS head Johan Elias.
Russian athletes have been suspended from participation in competitions under the auspices of the FIS since 2022.
Source: Sportbox
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