FIS Clears Russian Olympic Medalist Denis Spitsov to Compete This Winter Under Neutral Flag
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FIS Clears Russian Olympic Medalist Denis Spitsov to Compete This Winter Under Neutral Flag

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has given Denis Spitsov the green light to compete this winter. The highly qualified Russian will be allowed to compete internationally under a neutral flag.

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The restrictions imposed on Russian and Belarusian athletes following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 have been eased. Recently, the FIS has allowed more and more Russians to compete in the World Cup this winter under a neutral flag - and now Denis Spitsov has also been given the go-ahead.

The 30-year-old has five Olympic medals in his cabinet, three of them gold.

In total, the FIS has given more than 40 Russians the go-ahead to compete in various skiing events this winter.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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