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I think they will lift the ban in the Olympic season, so that on paper Russians and Belarussians will have a path to Olympic qualification (Nebelhorn Trophy) and the IOC can't reprimand the ISU for anything.Will the ban be lifted any time near, though?
This is in line with what the FIG did - RUS & BLR were banned in 2022 & 2023, but allowed to return this year, where the artistic gymnasts could qualify via World Cup standings. That didn't work out for the rhythmic gymnasts though, because the European Gymnastics Union didn't allow them to compete at Euros, but the FIG could wash their hands of any fault for non-qualification.