--- title: "CAS Rejects Russian Curling Federation Appeal: Suspension Extended Through 2026" description: "The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected the Russian Curling Federation's appeal, confirming that the suspension of adult athletes from international tournaments will remain in place until the end of 2026." date: 2026-10-15T16:20:53.884Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/cas-rejects-russian-curling-federation-appeal tags: [sport, curling, cas, russia, sanctions, legal] author: "Dmitriy Shatolov" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # CAS Rejects Russian Curling Federation Appeal: Suspension Extended Through 2026 ![World Curling logo on the ice and athletes with curling brushes](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/15/cas-otklonil-apellyatsiyu-federatsii-kerlinga-rossii/cas-otklonil-apellyatsiyu-federatsii-kerlinga-rossii-1.webp) ## Key Points - CAS upheld the suspension of Russian curlers until the end of 2026. - World Curling's actions were deemed to be within its authority. - The Russian Olympic Committee intends to appeal to the Swiss Supreme Court. - Exceptions for youth teams were previously made. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne has issued a final ruling on the appeal filed by the Russian Curling Federation, dismissing the demand to overturn the suspension from international competitions. The arbitration body recognized the actions of the World Curling Federation as fully justified and in compliance with the organization's regulations. Consequently, the current ban on adult Russian athletes participating in tournaments under the aegis of the international federation remains legally binding until at least the end of 2026. ### Details of the Legal Standoff The CAS decision confirms the legitimacy of the isolation policy pursued by the World Curling leadership regarding Russian athletes amidst ongoing events. The court ruled that the international federation acted within its authority to protect the integrity of sporting competitions. Previously, the Russian Curling Federation had already lost its status as a full member within the World Curling structure, which dealt a significant institutional blow to Russian sports in this discipline. ### Position of the Russian Olympic Committee Despite the verdict, Russian sports leadership does not intend to cease efforts to challenge this decision. The head of the Russian Olympic Committee, Mikhail Degtyarev, officially announced the preparation of an appeal to the Swiss Supreme Court. The Russian side's position is based on arguments that the CAS decision allegedly contradicts the current recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Lawyers are preparing to examine the reasoning of the verdict to form a new legal strategy. ### Background and Exceptions It should be noted that certain mitigations in the overall strict policy of suspensions were previously recorded. Earlier this year, exceptions were made for youth and junior teams, allowing them to participate in several international events. Specifically, Russian athletes were granted the right to participate in the European Youth Olympic Festival, scheduled for 2027. However, these relaxations do not extend to the main adult national teams, making the current CAS ruling a key factor in maintaining the status quo. ### Significance of the Ruling for Winter Sports The Lausanne court verdict creates an important precedent for the further participation of Russian organizations in global sporting processes. The rejection of the appeal effectively blocks Russia's return to the international stage in curling in the medium term. The further development of the situation now depends on whether the Swiss Supreme Court will review the case on its merits and what arguments the Russian side can present to revise the established restrictions. ## Accounts differ ### Compliance of the CAS decision with IOC recommendations - **Russian Olympic Committee:** The CAS position contradicts current IOC recommendations. ([sport.rbc.ua](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/winter/fiasko-rosiyi-cas-sproba-povernennya-zimovogo-1792080960.html)) - **Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS):** World Curling's actions to isolate Russian representatives are justified and legitimate. ([sport.rbc.ua](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/winter/fiasko-rosiyi-cas-sproba-povernennya-zimovogo-1792080960.html)) *Where they agree:* CAS rejected the Russian Curling Federation's appeal and upheld the suspension. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Фиаско России в CAS: попытка возвращения в зимний вид спорта провалилась](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/winter/fiasko-rosiyi-cas-sproba-povernennya-zimovogo-1792080960.html) - The primary source confirms the dismissal of the appeal by CAS and the ROC's plans to appeal in Switzerland. ## FAQ ### How long will the suspension of Russian curlers last? According to the CAS decision, adult Russian athletes will be unable to participate in international curling competitions at least until the end of 2026. ### Will Russia appeal the CAS decision? Yes, the head of the Russian Olympic Committee, Mikhail Degtyarev, announced plans to prepare an appeal to the Swiss Supreme Court after reviewing the full ruling. ### Do the restrictions apply to all ages? No, the restrictions primarily affect adult national teams. Earlier this year, exceptions were made for youth and junior teams.