Russia and Belarus to compete again with uniforms, flags and anthems - Reuters
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"This decision will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete on an equal footing with others."
— Mikhail Degtyarev , Politician
"This decision devalues the memory of more than 650 Ukrainian athletes who will never again compete."
— Matvii Bidnyi , Politician
"We are determined to ensure that pools and open water remain places where athletes from all nations can come together in peaceful competition."
— Husain Al Musallam , Executive
"We are determined to ensure that pools and open water remain places where athletes from all nations can come together in peaceful competition."
— Husain Al Musallam , Executive
"World Aquatics and the sport’s independent integrity unit had over the past three years 'helped ensure that conflict can be kept outside the sporting competition venues.'"
— Husain Al-Musallam , Executive
Key People
President of the Russian Aquatic Sports Federation.
Husain Al Musallam is the President of World Aquatics.
President of World Aquatics.
Matvii Bidnyi is the sports minister of Ukraine.
Mikhail Degtyarev is the sports minister and head of the Russian Olympic Committee.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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World Aquatics announced that athletes from Russia and Belarus can now compete in events with their national flags, anthems, and uniforms, lifting previous restrictions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
World Aquatics has permitted Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in competitions with their national symbols, marking a significant policy change since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
World Aquatics lifted bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national flags and anthems, signaling a further easing of restrictions.
World Aquatics restored full membership rights to Russia and Belarus, enabling athletes to compete under their national flags and anthems for the first time in years.
World Aquatics announced the lifting of sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete with their national flags and anthems.
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