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Russian athletes will be allowed to compete in Milano-Cortina Olympics under neutral flag. The correct decision, in my opinion.
But they won’t be allowed in any skiing as far as I understand. FIS and IBU already decided that long ago. I guess Figure Skating or some of the other federations now are technically allowed to invite athletes from Russia
 
But they won’t be allowed in any skiing as far as I understand. FIS and IBU already decided that long ago. I guess Figure Skating or some of the other federations now are technically allowed to invite athletes from Russia
are they the ones to decide, though?!

But regardless, with the same rules as for Paris (no teams allowed to compete, no military links etc) it'll be far from a full selection, of course.
 
are they the ones to decide, though?!

But regardless, with the same rules as for Paris (no teams allowed to compete, no military links etc) it'll be far from a full selection, of course.
Yes

The size of the neutral delegation now depends on the international sports federations, which are responsible for the qualification process and some of which continue to ban Russians and Belarusians from their competitions.
 
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are they the ones to decide, though?!

But regardless, with the same rules as for Paris (no teams allowed to compete, no military links etc) it'll be far from a full selection, of course.

The Scandinavian lobby has a lot of power in FIS and the IBU. Yes, the IOC decides, but it has previously stated that it will leave it up to individual organizations. If that is still the case, the Scandinavians won’t let the Russians in. They’re just fine without their toughest competition.

And as far as the IOC is concerned, I don’t hold them in high regard anymore. There is a lot of hypocrisy and double standards. Also, it’s the US that more or less runs the show. Those countries that dish out the most money, tend to have the most influence. I mean, just look at ‘Lord’ Coe for example. That guy has become such a tool it’s unbelievable.
 

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