FIS updates AIN athlete list

The International Ski Federation (FIS) released an updated list of Russian and Belarusian athletes who are now competing as individual neutral athletes (AIN) on Friday. This status allows them to compete without representing their country's national team, typically due to sanctions or political reasons.

Notable athlete included

Natalia Terenteva, a prominent Russian cross-country skier, is among those granted AIN status. She has won four Olympic medals, including a gold in the relay at the 2022 Winter Olympics, and has achieved success in World Championships and other major events.

Numbers of AIN athletes

As of the latest update, there are sixty cross-country skiers, thirty-three ski jumpers, and twenty-three Nordic combined athletes with AIN status. The complete list was published on October 23, 2026, and includes new additions such as Savelii Korostelev for the 2026/2027 season.

Uncertainty for some athletes

Alexander Bolshunov, a high-profile Russian athlete, remains uncertain about obtaining his AIN status and regaining eligibility to compete in the World Cup. Other developments include Valentin Foubert being the only French athlete qualified for the last competition of the Summer Grand Prix in Klingenthal.

French team additions

Oscar Lombardot and Mélissa Gal have joined the French team in biathlon and cross-country skiing, respectively. The full program for the summer biathlon championships in Great Britain, set to take place this weekend in Redbridge near London, was also announced.

Ski jumping results

In ski jumping, Joséphine Pagnier finished eleventh in the Klingenthal Summer Grand Prix qualification, while Nika Prevc won the event and Marie Thomas-Couturaud also passed the qualifiers.