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Kamila Valieva granted neutral status despite ties to Putin

Kamila Valieva granted neutral status despite ties to Putin

Mon 17 Aug 2026 22:34 CEST

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been granted neutral status and can compete - despite her association with Vladimir Putin after the invasion of Ukraine, writes Expressen.

Figure skaters from Russia and Belarus allowed back into international competition despite war in Ukraine

Figure skaters from Russia and Belarus allowed back into international competition despite war in Ukraine

Tue 30 Jun 2026 11:54 CEST

Another sport is easing restrictions for Russians and Belarusians. Figure skaters from the two countries are once again allowed to compete internationally, the International Skating Union (ISU) announced

Hidden Russian roots - was Nikolaj Majorov from Denmark?

Hidden Russian roots - was Nikolaj Majorov from Denmark?

Wed 7 Jan 2026 05:31 CET

The months immediately after Russia launched its offensive war against Ukraine were the worst. At the time, Swedish figure skating star Nikolaj Mayorov hid his Russian roots

Opens the door for Russians in the Olympic Games

Opens the door for Russians in the Olympic Games

Fri 20 Dec 2024 19:10 CET

The International Skating Union (ISU) opens the door for Russian and Belarusian athletes to qualify for the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina 2026.