In line with previous World Skate Executive Board commitments to the independence of sports from politics and also the right of individuals not to be discriminated against on the basis of their nationality, the World Skate Executive Board has welcomed and supported the IOC “Recommendations for International Federations and International sports event organisers on the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions”.

World Skate supports the pathway of a return of Independent Neutral Athletes with Russian and Belarusian passports in order to allow athletes of different nationalities to compete together in our sports.
Understanding the need to find a consistent approach across all World Skate disciplines, World Skate is now working to develop the necessary independent review processes to allow and plan a return of these athletes, in consultation with the IOC and ASOIF.

This review process and potential timelines of return will be further discussed at the next World Skate Executive Board meetings and announced as soon as possible.