World body extends ban on Russia, Belarus athletes
The World Athletics Council has extended its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competition, citing ongoing sanctions from the invasion of Ukraine. President Seb Coe stated that the integrity of competitions is at risk with no progress on peace negotiations. This decision follows the International Olympic Committee lifting restrictions on Belarusian athletes, despite infrastructure issues in Ukraine.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 22:33 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 22:40 UTC
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