Extraordinary FIL Congress: Clear Majority for Maintaining the AIN Process for Athletes from the Russian Luge Federation

Berchtesgaden, 12 November 2026 — The Extraordinary Congress of the International Luge Federation (FIL) convened today in a hybrid format in Berchtesgaden, to consider continuance of the FIL’s AIN process for athletes from the Russian Luge Federation.

In accordance with the CAS decisions taken on prior to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the Congress voted for the continuance of the FIL’s AIN (individual neutral athlete) process for Russian Federation´s luge athletes for the 2026/27 racing season. Also in accordance with another CAS decision, athletes competing in team events will not be allowed to compete. Included in the resolution, youth and junior athletes from Russian Luge Federation may  compete in FIL sanctioned events through the FIL’s AIN process, excluding team events.

Separately, the Congress also formally adopted the FIL Anti-Doping Code 2027, effective 1 January 2027.