The International Judo Federation has become the first body to restore Russian athletes to full status
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has reinstated the right of Russian athletes to compete at international tournaments under their national flag, the first Olympic sport federation to do so.
Athletes from Russia and Belarus were barred from major sporting events after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, as nearly all Olympic-sport federations introduced bans or strict limits across dozens of disciplines. The restrictions sidelined hundreds of competitors worldwide. Participation was later reopened on a limited basis…
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