Following extensive consultation and deliberations, the World Aquatics Bureau today unanimously decided on a set of criteria that would allow aquatics athletes with Russian and Belarusian passports to participate in future World Aquatics competitions as Individual Neutral Athletes.
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The World Aquatics Bureau has granted approval for the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in aquatic sports as ‘Individual Neutral Athletes.’ This decision allows athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete independently of their national flags and affiliations due to ongoing concerns and sanctions related to these countries. This move ensures that these athletes can still take part in international aquatic competitions while maintaining a neutral status.
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