sports
April 14, 2026
World Aquatics lifts all sanctions on Russia, Belarus
The decision applies to all disciplines: swimming, including open water, artistic swimming, diving, and water polo
TL;DR
- World Aquatics has fully reinstated Russian athletes and national teams.
- Athletes from Russia and Belarus can now compete under their respective flags and national anthems.
- The decision impacts all aquatic disciplines: swimming (including open water), artistic swimming, diving, and water polo.
- Previously, Russian and Belarusian athletes competed as neutral individuals since 2023.
- This move follows recommendations from the International Olympic Committee in March 2023.
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