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The question of accepting Russian athletes by the FIS from the IOC’s perspective

The question of accepting Russian athletes by the FIS from the IOC’s perspective

by Víctor García | Jan 28, 2026 | Opinion

The decision by the FIS to grant two additional quota places for the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympic Games to athletes from a country sanctioned by the IOC (Russia) once again brings to the table one of the major contradictions of international sport: the difficult line...
The IOC’s hot potato over the lack of unity in international sport

The IOC’s hot potato over the lack of unity in international sport

by Víctor García | Oct 23, 2025 | Opinion

World sport is going through a moment of great confusion due to the geopolitical context we are living in. The invasions of Russia and Israel are affecting the international sporting landscape and, after years of armed conflict, we now see how, for example, some...
Division over Russian athletes ahead of Milano Cortina 2026: FIS upholds the ban while IBSF opens the door

Division over Russian athletes ahead of Milano Cortina 2026: FIS upholds the ban while IBSF opens the door

by Víctor García | Oct 22, 2025 | IFs

The Appeals Tribunal of the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) issued on 19 October a ruling that partially modifies the sanction approved in 2022 against Russian athletes. The order establishes that the ban will only apply to those who do not...
The question of accepting Russian athletes by the FIS from the IOC’s perspective

Is sport capable of distancing itself from politics? The IPC’s open path at the 2026 Paralympics and Astrit Hasani’s letter

by Víctor García | Oct 17, 2025 | Opinion

The Paralympic movement has taken a step this autumn that could mark a before and after: the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) voted at its general assembly to lift the partial suspensions imposed on the committees of Russia and Belarus, opening the door for...
Criticism of FIG and Morinari Watanabe for his visit and embrace of Russian pro-war gymnast Nikita Nagornyy

Criticism of FIG and Morinari Watanabe for his visit and embrace of Russian pro-war gymnast Nikita Nagornyy

by SportsIn | Mar 31, 2025 | IFs

The recent visit of Morinari Watanabe, president of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and one of the candidates in the recent elections for the IOC presidency, to Moscow has generated controversy in the sports world. During his stay, Watanabe was greeted...
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