International Skating Union revokes Kamila Valieva's neutral athlete status
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The International Skating Union has revoked the neutral athlete status of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, rendering her ineligible for upcoming international competitions. The governing body updated its eligibility requirements for the 2026-2027 season, which exclude athletes who have publicly supported the ongoing war in Ukraine. Valieva, who served a four-year doping ban following a positive test during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, had her neutral status initially granted before the recent reversal. In addition to Valieva, the governing body also rejected the neutral status of Russian skaters Mark Kondratiuk, Alexandra Stepanova, and Ivan Bukin. The International Skating Union stated it will not comment further on individual cases while appeal rights remain available. Reports suggest that Valieva may file an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the decision.
- •Kamila Valieva loses her status as an individual neutral athlete for the 2026-2027 season.
- •International Skating Union rules bar athletes who publicly support the war in Ukraine.
- •Mark Kondratiuk, Alexandra Stepanova, and Ivan Bukin also had their neutral status rejected.
- •Valieva previously served a four-year ban for a positive drug test in 2021.
- •The 20-year-old skater may seek an appeal through the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Russian figure skater Valieva loses neutral athlete status
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Russia's Valieva loses neutral athlete status
- 10:25 AMBBC Sport — Russia's Valieva loses neutral athlete status
"Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is no longer classed as a neutral athlete and is set to lose her ability to compete in events sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU). The sport's governing body only allows Russian and Belarusian skaters to compete if they prove they do not support the long-running war in Ukraine.
"Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will not be able to compete internationally after the sport's governing body revokes her neutral athlete status.
"Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will not be able to compete internationally after the sport's governing body revokes her neutral athlete status.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:18 PMRussian figure skater Valieva loses neutral athlete status
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is no longer classed as a neutral athlete and is set to lose her ability to compete in events sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU). The sport's governing body only allows Russian and Belarusian skaters to compete if they prove they do not support the long-running war in Ukraine.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:25 AMRussia's Valieva loses neutral athlete status
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will not be able to compete internationally after the sport's governing body revokes her neutral athlete status.
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 10:25 AMRussia's Valieva loses neutral athlete status
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will not be able to compete internationally after the sport's governing body revokes her neutral athlete status.
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