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IIHF faces new Russia decision after overturned ban on hockey tournaments and national team return

The International Ice Hockey Federation must reassess the status of Russian national teams after its disciplinary body overturned an earlier exclusion decision. Russia’s return is not automatic, while tournament safety, competition rules and future IIHF decisions remain central to the case

30.05.2026

Sports

FISU readmits Belarusian student athletes as Russians face neutral status at university events

FISU has changed eligibility rules for Russian and Belarusian student athletes. Belarusian competitors can return fully to university sports events, while Russian athletes may compete only up to neutral status, depending on the rules set by international federations

28.05.2026

Sports

Russian flag and anthem return to European gymnastics competitions after European Gymnastics decision

European Gymnastics has accepted the World Gymnastics decision allowing Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to return to competitions with national flags and anthems. The move ends the previous neutral status in gymnastics and reopens debate over sport, sanctions and the war in Ukraine

27.05.2026

Sports

World Aquatics lets Russia and Belarus return to pools under strict anti-doping rules and national symbols

World Aquatics has changed its rules for Russian and Belarusian athletes, opening the door to their return to senior international events with national symbols after AQIU background checks and four consecutive anti-doping tests. The decision renews debate over sport, politics and competitive integrity ahead of upcoming qualification cycles

23.05.2026

Sports

Russia and Belarus seek return to world sport as Degtyarev invokes Putin's orders on athletes

Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev is pressing for the full return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions. While Moscow demands flags and anthems, the IOC still keeps restrictions on Russia and allows only carefully vetted neutral participation

22.05.2026

Sports

IFMA restores Russia and Belarus in muaythai with full rights, flags and anthems at all competitions

IFMA’s decision returns Russian and Belarusian athletes to international muaythai under national symbols after a period of neutral participation introduced following the invasion of Ukraine. The return of flags and anthems changes the atmosphere of future championships and marks a major shift for the combat sport

21.05.2026

Sports

World Gymnastics lifts Russia and Belarus ban as return of flags sparks major sports controversy

World Gymnastics has allowed Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to return to international competitions under national flags and anthems. The decision has reignited debate while the war in Ukraine continues and sports federations remain divided over neutral athlete rules

21.05.2026

Sports

Belarus athletes’ return after IOC decision and federation resistance before Los Angeles 2028

Belarus is pressing for a faster return of its athletes to international competitions after the IOC changed its recommendation, but athletics, ice hockey, handball and basketball still apply different limits. Federation decisions will shape qualification routes toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

20.05.2026

Sports

UWW Return of Russia and Belarus to International Wrestling With National Flags, Codes and Anthems After Ban

United World Wrestling has lifted restrictions on Russian and Belarusian wrestlers, allowing them to return to international events under national flags, codes and anthems. The decision changes their status after years of neutral participation and renews debate over sport, politics and the war in Ukraine

18.05.2026

Sports

Russia’s Paralympic route to LA28 reopened after IPC decision to lift remaining suspension

The International Paralympic Committee has lifted the remaining restrictions on Russia and Belarus, reopening a qualification route for Russian Para athletes toward Los Angeles 2028. The IPC decision has triggered strong reactions from Ukraine and European sports bodies amid the ongoing war

16.05.2026

Sports

World Boxing allows Belarus back into the ring under neutral status and strict rules for boxers

World Boxing has allowed Belarusian and Russian boxers to return to international competition, but only as neutral athletes. The decision bans flags, anthems and national symbols while introducing checks linked to the war in Ukraine and possible ties to military or security structures

13.05.2026

Sports

The IOC opened the door for Belarus to return to the Olympic system, while Russia remains under strict restrictions

Find out what the International Olympic Committee's decision to lift restrictions on Belarusian athletes means and why Russian competitors can still compete only as neutral individuals. We provide an overview of the legal, sporting and anti-doping context ahead of qualification for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

08.05.2026

Belarus

Articles with this tag

IIHF faces new Russia decision after overturned ban on hockey tournaments and national team return

FISU readmits Belarusian student athletes as Russians face neutral status at university events

Russian flag and anthem return to European gymnastics competitions after European Gymnastics decision

World Aquatics lets Russia and Belarus return to pools under strict anti-doping rules and national symbols

Russia and Belarus seek return to world sport as Degtyarev invokes Putin's orders on athletes

IFMA restores Russia and Belarus in muaythai with full rights, flags and anthems at all competitions

World Gymnastics lifts Russia and Belarus ban as return of flags sparks major sports controversy

Belarus athletes’ return after IOC decision and federation resistance before Los Angeles 2028

UWW Return of Russia and Belarus to International Wrestling With National Flags, Codes and Anthems After Ban

Russia’s Paralympic route to LA28 reopened after IPC decision to lift remaining suspension

World Boxing allows Belarus back into the ring under neutral status and strict rules for boxers

The IOC opened the door for Belarus to return to the Olympic system, while Russia remains under strict restrictions

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