The International Swimming Federation (FINA) suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes from competitions under the auspices of the organization due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

This is the official website of FINA. The organization strongly condemned the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Thus, athletes from Russia and Belarus, as well as officials from these countries, will not be allowed to attend the 2022 FINA World Championships, which is to be held in Budapest (Hungary) from June 18 to July 3.

In addition, Russia was deprived of the right to host the World Short Course Championships, scheduled for December 17-22, 2022 in Kazan.. The dates of the competition will be saved, but the new host country will be announced later.

Earlier it was reported that five European teams decided to boycott the World Championships in water sports if Russia and Belarus are allowed to participate in the tournament..