Russian dancers, racers cleared for international events with flag…
The World Motor Sport Council (WMSC, the governing body of the International Automobile Federation) lifted the ban on Russian athletes competing in international events under its flag and anthem.
Consensus
- Russian athletes in dance and auto racing were allowed to compete internationally under their national flag and anthems.
- The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) removed all restrictions on Russian athletes, including the status of individual neutral athletes (AIN) and related procedures.
- The World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) lifted restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to participate with national symbols and anthems.
- The WMSC decision was made after consultations and took effect on August 3, 2024.
- The decision applies to all FIA competitions, including Formula 1.
- The ban on hosting international events in Russia and Belarus remains in place.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) temporarily restored the Russian Olympic Committee's membership in 2024.
- The IOC's decision was linked to a recommendation for international federations to allow Russian athletes to compete without limits.
Points of divergence
- The WMSC decision was made unanimously by the FIA World Council, and the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) emphasized its diplomatic efforts behind the decision. — kommersant
- In January, the World Curling Federation (WCF) allowed junior national teams from Russia and Belarus to compete with their flag and anthem, which is not mentioned in other sources. — vm
- The IOC's decision to restore the Russian Olympic Committee was linked to the withdrawal of recommendations urging international federations to limit Russian athletes. — vedomosti
- Russian and Belarusian skaters and triathletes were allowed to compete in a neutral status, and boxers, gymnasts, multi-sport athletes, table tennis players, fencers, junior sailors, and weightlifters were allowed to compete with flag and anthem in previous months. — tg_echoonline_news
Coverage (5 sources)
- Russian dancers and car racers allowed to compete internationally under flag and anthem — ЭХО / Новости
- World Motor Sport Council allowed Russians to compete with flag and anthem — Коммерсантъ
- Russian car racers will be able to participate in competitions under the Russian flag — Ведомости
- World Motor Sport Council allowed Russians to compete with flag and anthem — Коммерсантъ
- World Council for Motorsport lifted restrictions on athletes from Russia — Вечерняя Москва