The International Biathlon Union (IBU) does not intend to consider the issue of allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in competitions.

" Regarding the situation involving Russian and Belarusian athletes, the IBU congress made a very clear decision last September not to allow any Russian, Belarusian athletes or officials to participate in our international competitions until circumstances change..

These measures have been taken to protect the integrity of the competition and the safety of our athletes..

Of course, in the long term, the IBU is open to dialogue on how to reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes into our competitions, but given the current situation in Ukraine, the reasons that led to the congress decision are still valid and it is not yet time to reconsider this decision"

Recall, the International Olympic Committee called for the representatives of the Russian Federation and Belarus to be allowed to compete in a neutral status, provided that they were not seen actively supporting the war in Ukraine..

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Earlier it was reported that the European Olympic Committees supported the position of the IOC regarding the return of Russians and Belarusians.