The International Handball Federation (IHF) will keep the suspension of Russians from international competitions, despite the recommendations of the IOC.

" We will be monitoring the situation in close consultation with the IOC and will respond accordingly."

Recall that on February 28, 2022, after a full-scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine, the International Handball Federation suspended Russian clubs and teams from participating in tournaments.

On March 28, the IOC returned Russians and Belarusians to international sports with a number of restrictions.

At the same time, the IOC maintained sanctions against the governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus.. Official tournaments in these countries will not be held. Politicians from Russia and Belarus will not be able to enter the competition.

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