Russian and Belarusian athletes given green light to compete as neutrals

Russian & Belarusian swimmers can return as neutrals

Swimmers and divers from Russia and Belarus can return to international competition as neutrals, says World Aquatics.

Russian and Belarusian swimmers given green light to compete as neutrals

Athletes have been banned since Russia invaded UkraineLimited number of athletes per event under strict criteriaRussian and Belarusian swimmers and divers will be allowed to compete as neutrals in World Aquatics events, the sport’s governing body said on Monday.Competitors from both countries were banned from international tournaments following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which Moscow describes as a “special military operation…

World Aquatics to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals

Competitors from both countries were banned from international tournaments following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which Moscow describes as a "special military operation." Belarus has been a key staging point for the invasion.

Swimming-Russian and Belarusian athletes given green light to compete as neutrals

(Reuters) - Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete as neutrals in World Aquatics events, the sport's governing body said on Monday. Competitors from both countries were banned from

Russians, Belarusians Given Green Light To Compete As Neutrals By World Aquatics

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete as neutrals in World Aquatics events, the sport's governing body said on September 4.