The International Wrestling Federation (UWW) canceled the suspension of athletes from Russia and Belarus from competitions under its auspices. Members of the organization voted for the corresponding decision at an extraordinary meeting, according to the UWW official website.. It is noted that Russians and Belarusians will be able to participate in wrestling competitions under a neutral flag in accordance with the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The decision on the admission of specific wrestlers will be made by an " Athletes from Russia and Belarus who are part of the armies of the aggressor countries, are special forces or other security forces will not be able to return to competitions. At the same time, younger athletes (under 15 and under 17) return to competition immediately.

" Wrestling, as a sport, has a unique ability to bring people from different cultures and backgrounds together.. It has great potential to help build peace and tolerance between different communities, countries and regions," Thus, Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to take part in the European Wrestling Championship, which is scheduled from April 17 to 23 in Croatian Zagreb. Recall, on March 28, the IOC recommended that international sports federations allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in a neutral status with a number of restrictions.. Russians and Belarusians are prohibited from participating in team sports, they must also not support the war and have contracts with the armies of the aggressor states. In addition to wrestling, Russian and Belarusian athletes have already been returned in a neutral status to fencing, table tennis and taekwondo competitions.. Also, representatives of the aggressor countries perform under their own flags, anthems and symbols at tournaments of the International Boxing Federation (IBA), which is headed by the scandalous Russian functionary Umar Kremlev.