MINSK, 5 February (BelTA) - European Aquatics has declared that Belarusian and Russian athletes in junior and youth categories are permitted to participate in competitions while displaying national symbols, BelTA learned from the organization’s press service.
The organization's website notes that athletes holding a Russian or Belarusian passport competing in youth and junior categories will no longer be subject to restrictions regarding participation in European Aquatics competitions. This decision applies to both individual and team events.
“Accordingly, for all non-senior events, athletes with Russian or Belarusian passports will be permitted to participate without background checks and in full compliance with European Aquatics protocols relating to flags, anthems, uniforms, and associated elements,” the statement from European Aquatics reads.
Senior athletes from Belarus and Russia will continue to compete on the world stage under a neutral status.
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