The European Fencing Confederation (EFC) restored the Russian… (фехтование · федерация · европейский)
The European Fencing Confederation (EFC) restored the Russian Fencing Federation and the Belarusian Republican Fencing Federation in its ranks, allowing Russian athletes to compete internationally with their national flag and anthem. This follows a prior decision by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to lift restrictions on Russian athletes.
Consensus
- The European Fencing Confederation (EFC) restored the Russian and Belarusian fencing federations in its ranks.
- The decision was made by the EFC's executive committee on June 24.
- Russian athletes will be able to compete under their national flag and anthem at European competitions.
- The International Fencing Federation (FIE) had previously lifted restrictions on Russian athletes.
Points of divergence
- The decision was communicated through a Telegram channel by the Russian Minister of Sport, Mikhail Degtyarev. — vesti
- The decision was communicated through TASS by the Russian Minister of Sport, Mikhail Degtyarev. — m24
- The restoration of rights allows Russian athletes to compete at European competitions with flag and anthem. — vesti
- Russian athletes will be able to compete at the World Championship in Hong Kong with flag and anthem. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- European Fencing Confederation Restored Russian Athletes' Rights — Вести
- EFC reinstated the Russian Fencing Federation in its roster — Москва 24