Russian and Belarusian gymnasts will be allowed to compete under their national flags and anthems again, the sport’s governing body, World Gymnastics, announced on Monday, fully restoring membership rights stripped after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

The governing body has allowed Russians and Belarusians to "compete without restrictions" in international events.

World Gymnastics (FIG) has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian gymnasts, allowing them to compete under their national flags at world championships and the Olympic…