The International Federation refused to return the flag of the Russian luge n

The Extraordinary Congress of the International Luge Federation (FIL) by a majority of votes retained a neutral status for Russian athletes in the upcoming season, according to the organization’s website.

The Russians were also not allowed to compete in command disciplines.

The FIL Congress was guided by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), adopted even before the Olympics-2026.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has previously recommended lifting restrictions on Russian athletes, but a number of federations, including the International Skating Union (ISU) and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), allowed athletes only in neutral status.

At the Olympics in Italy, only Pavel Repilov and Daria Olesik (14th and 13th places respectively) performed from the domestic lumbermen.

Restrictions against the Russians were introduced after the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine.