16.02.2026
Based on IOC guidelines applying to Russian and Belarusian passport holders, the International Skating Union (ISU) was one of the first winter sports federations to allow a limited number of independent neutral athletes (AINs) to compete under strict conditions.
An ISU-constituted AIN Review Committee formed a robust series of protocols for the screening of proposed athletes and their support personnel. This together with access protocols was applied at ISU events that were part of the Olympic Qualification System during the 2025/2026 season.
The Olympic Winter Games and related rules are the responsibility of the IOC.