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International sporting sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Sport measures against Russia and Belarus since 2022
International sporting sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes and teams from most international sports competitions, widely referred to as the sanctions, or boycott, on Russian sport, in response to the 24th February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, represents one of the most comprehensive responses by global sporting bodies. The measures began with a swift recommendation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and were implemented by numerous federations within days. Over the subsequent four years, the situation evolved from blanket exclusions to carefully conditioned neutral participation for individuals, while team bans largely remained in place. The IOC lifted its ban in July 2026.
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