Ekaterina Mikhaylushkina (Russia)
Sport: Underwater Sports
Status: Individual Neutral Athlete (World Games 2025, Chengdu)
Ekaterina Mikhaylushkina has been included in the list of Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) admitted to participate in the 12th edition of the World Games (Chengdu 2025).
However, available evidence indicates that Mikhaylushkina is a member of the Central Sports Club of the Russian Army (CSKA), a military sports organisation affiliated with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Affiliation with a military sports structure raises serious concerns regarding compliance with the eligibility and neutrality requirements applicable to athletes competing under neutral status.
Sources:
– Official list of qualified athletes (World Games 2025):
https://www.theworldgames.org/editions/Chengdu-CHN-2025-14/qualifications/by-sport
– Evidence of CSKA affiliation:
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– Official letter of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the Federation of Underwater Sports and Underwater Activities of Ukraine: