The Norwegian Fencing Federation announced that it would boycott tournaments with the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus.

" After it was decided at the congress of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to allow Russians and Belarusians again, the board of the Norwegian Fencing Federation decided not to send fencers to competitions and tournaments where Russians or Belarusians would participate. In addition, it was decided not to organize the annual Norwegian World Cup..

Recall, on March 10, the International Fencing Federation (FIE) decided to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete again in tournaments under the auspices of the organization.

It is expected that the lifting of the FIE ban will come into force in April, after which the Russians and Belarusians will be able to travel to the World and European Championships in the summer and participate in the selection for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Earlier it was reported that Denmark would not hold fencing tournaments in its country due to the admission of Russians.