MOSCOW, July 9. /TASS/. The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has taken note of the decision of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) to lift restrictions on Russian athletes and will discuss this issue at an appropriate time, CEV’s press office said in a statement to TASS on Thursday.
"The CEV notes the decision of the FIVB Board of Administration following the updated recommendations from the IOC Executive Board and will convene in due course to discuss the implications of this decision on CEV events," the statement reads.
"We will not make any further comments on this matter until such discussions have concluded," the statement added.
On July 8, the Board of Administration of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) ruled to lift all previously imposed restrictions against Russia following recommendations from the International Olympic Committee.
"The display of the Russian flag, anthem, colors or any other identifications will be at the discretion of the FIVB and the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) and decided in due time in consultation with the relevant international sports organizations to guarantee the full participation of the athletes," FIVB said in its statement on Wednesday.
