Russian and Belarusian skaters cleared to compete in international events as neutral athletes

The International Skating Union (ISU) announced on Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian skaters have been cleared to compete in international events as neutral athletes. The decision allows athletes from both countries to participate in ISU competitions, provided they meet the conditions for neutral status. This follows similar moves by other international sports bodies in the wake of ongoing debates about the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes following the invasion of Ukraine.