"World Aquatics announced the decision on Monday, ending restrictions imposed after Russia's full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine in February 2022. Senior athletes with Belarusian or Russian sport nationality will be permitted to compete in World Aquatics events in the same way as their counterparts representing other sport nationalities, with their respective uniforms, flags and anthems."
"Athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus, which was used as a staging area for attacking Ukraine, will be permitted to compete only after they have successfully passed at least four consecutive anti-doping controls, World Aquatics said."
"We are determined to ensure that pools and open water remain places where athletes from all nations can come together in peaceful competition, World Aquatics President Husain al-Musallam said in a statement."
World Aquatics has lifted the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national flags at international swimming events. This decision ends restrictions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Athletes from these countries will compete alongside others, provided they pass four consecutive anti-doping tests. The move aligns with previous decisions by other sports governing bodies, aiming to promote peaceful competition among athletes from all nations.
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