The decision was made after the IOC's temporary executive committee
The decision was made after the IOC's temporary executive committee, on July 7, restored the status of the Russian Olympic Committee and cancelled recommendations to international federations regarding restrictions on Russian athletes.
Consensus
- The International Handball Federation (IHF) has allowed Russian and Belarusian teams to participate in international competitions.
- The decision follows updates from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which temporarily restored the status of the Russian Olympic Committee and removed restrictions on Russian athletes.
- No additional requirements or limitations will be applied for participation by Russian and Belarusian athletes.
- IHF will work with the International Testing Agency (ITA) to ensure compliance with anti-doping regulations.
- The ban, originally imposed on March 4, 2022, affected teams, officials, referees, lecturers, and experts from Russia and Belarus.
Points of divergence
- A transition period may be required for full reintegration of Russian and Belarusian teams into international handball. — kommersant
- The IHF's decision was based on IOC resolutions from May 7, 2026, and July 7, 2026. — vm
Coverage (5 sources)
- Russian handball players allowed to participate in international tournaments — Коммерсантъ
- Russian and Belarusian national handball teams admitted to competitions — Вести
- International Handball Federation Allows Russian Teams to Compete — Вечерняя Москва
- International Table Tennis Federation Lifts Sanctions on Russian Athletes — Коммерсантъ
- Table Tennis Federation Will Allow Russians to Compete in Events with National Symbols — Вечерняя Москва