The International Luge Federation (FIL) has decided to re-suspend Russia and Belarus, as reported by the official website of the organization.

Back in March, a similar decision was made after the Russian Federation, with the support of a neighboring country, launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine.. Athletes were deprived of the opportunity to compete in the international arena, and the aggressor countries could not hold official competitions under the auspices of the FIL on their territory.

However, in April, the FIL Court of Appeal restored Russia's rights and returned it the status of a full-fledged member of the organization..

As a result, Ukrainian athletes called on other countries to boycott tournaments under the auspices of the FIL..

On September 24, the FIL Executive Committee in the Austrian Imsti decided to again suspend Russian athletes and the staff of their teams on an indefinite basis, explaining this step with security measures for all participants in the competition.

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Earlier it was reported that the International Judo Federation suspended Russia and Belarus from all tournaments.