World Athletics has upheld its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in international events.

Source: press service for World Athletics

Details: The issue was considered at the World Athletics Council meeting held on 1-2 July.

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Quote: "The Council reaffirmed the decision it made in March 2022, revisited in 2023 and 2025 and discussed again in March 2026 to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes, officials and supporting personnel from international competition."