All sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus in world handball in February 2022 after the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have been lifted.
Source: press service for the International Handball Federation
Details: The decision was made after the International Olympic Committee temporarily restored the rights of the Russian Olympic Committee last week. As a result, Russia and Belarus will be able to take part in international handball competitions without any restrictions and under their national symbols, including their anthem and flag.
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Handball has become the second team sport in which sanctions on Russia and Belarus were lifted following the International Olympic Committee's decision of 7 July 2026. The International Volleyball Federation made a similar decision last week.
