FIS granted neutral status to Russian alpine skier Pleshkova

Russian alpine skier Yulia Pleshkova has received neutral status (AIN) from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). The athlete's name is included in the list of athletes published on December 17 by the organization.

"FIS has updated the list of athletes and support staff of Russian or Belarusian nationality who have been granted the status of an AIN and who, therefore, are allowed to participate in competitions," the press service said.

It is noted that these athletes are admitted on the condition that they comply with all the rules related to neutral status. They are subject to all FIS rules, including participation quotas.

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The FIS also granted individual neutral athlete status to Russian snowboarder Maria Travinicheva on December 15. Prior to that, on December 10, it became known about the approval of the application of Russian skier Savely Korostelev and skier Daria Nepryaeva for the AIN status.

On December 11, FIS allowed Russian Paralympians to participate in all federation competitions with the national flag and anthem. Representatives of the federation noted that participation would be organized "under the same conditions as those recommended by the International Paralympic Committee, without applying the AIN framework."

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