MOSCOW, Oct 13, Sergey Fuks. Preserved by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) quota for Russian skiers for the 2022/23 World Cup is not related to their possible admission to international competitions, the press service of the organization said. At the end of February, FIS suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions due to events in Ukraine. The decision was open-ended as long as it remains in effect and is due to be reviewed by the FIS Council on 22 October. Earlier, FIS Secretary General Michel Vion said that the organization is considering the possibility of allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in competitions under a neutral flag. According to the FIS document for the upcoming season, Russia has retained quotas for the next season. about the readiness to boycott the 2023 World Cup in Planica if athletes from Russia and Belarus are allowed to participate in international competitions. It was reported that Frida Karlsson was also ready to join the boycott. The FIS declined to comment on the athletes' statements.
