The International Rowing Federation (World Rowing) has decided to return Russians and Belarusians to tournaments under its auspices in a neutral status.

This was announced by the official website of the federation.

Athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus will be able to compete at the 2023 World Championships, but only in part of the disciplines.

At the same time, the verification of the neutrality of representatives of the two countries will be carried out according to a number of criteria.. They must not be associated with or support the war in Ukraine. In addition, in-depth anti-doping control will be carried out.

" We condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine with the support of Belarus,"

Recall, on March 28, the International Olympic Committee, with a number of restrictions, allowed the return of Russians and Belarusians to international sports.. Individual athletes were allowed to compete, while the ban remains in place in team sports.. Athletes should not be seen in public support of the war in Ukraine and not be listed in army organizations.

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Earlier, one of the federations refused to lift sanctions from Russian athletes.