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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

IOC approves LA28 boxing pathway with 248 quotas and full gender parity in Olympic programme

The International Olympic Committee has approved World Boxing’s qualification system for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Boxing will feature 248 quota places, an equal number of men and women, and 14 weight classes, marking the first full gender parity structure in the Olympic boxing programme

18.05.2026

Sports

ITF keeps neutral status for Belarusian tennis players until annual general meeting vote in October

The International Tennis Federation will not change the status of Belarusian tennis players, who will continue to compete as neutral athletes. A possible return of the Belarus Tennis Federation to full status will be decided by an ITF annual general meeting vote in October

12.05.2026

Sports

IOC delays cuts for Brisbane 2032, but the new procedure could change the Olympic programme of the Games

We bring an overview of the latest decisions of the International Olympic Committee on the programme of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games and the uncertain future of the 2030 Youth Olympic Games. Find out why possible cuts are now being discussed by discipline, what the June vote means and how the IOC is trying to align tradition, costs, sustainability and the interest of a younger global audience.

08.05.2026

Sports

Russian climbers returned to the World Climbing Series under neutral status after a multi-year suspension

We bring an overview of the return of Russian sport climbers to international competitions after the suspension introduced because of the war in Ukraine. The appearance in Keqiao opened the question of neutral status, World Climbing rules and the broader Olympic framework that tries to separate individual athletes from state symbols and the political context.

05.05.2026

International Olympic Committee

Articles with this tag

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

IOC approves LA28 boxing pathway with 248 quotas and full gender parity in Olympic programme

ITF keeps neutral status for Belarusian tennis players until annual general meeting vote in October

IOC delays cuts for Brisbane 2032, but the new procedure could change the Olympic programme of the Games

Russian climbers returned to the World Climbing Series under neutral status after a multi-year suspension

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