Karlobag.eu / AI illustration Sports Sep 3, 2026 · Sports desk FIBA lifts restrictions on Russians and Belarusians, while teams and clubs await a December decision See what FIBA's decision means for Russian and Belarusian players, coaches, referees and officials who can immediately return to international competition. National teams and clubs remain excluded while FIBA weighs security, logistics, anti-doping rules and the qualification path to LA28