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Russia and Belarus could be banned from European Championships in Paris

Russia and Belarus could be banned from European Championships in Paris

Fri 1 May 2026 18:11 CEST

Earlier, it was announced that Russia and Belarus would be allowed back into international swimming competitions. But now the European Swimming Federation wants to postpone the decision until after this summer's European Championships in Paris

Poland opposes International Swimming Federation decision, refuses to let Russians and Belarusians into next year's European Championships

Poland opposes International Swimming Federation decision, refuses to let Russians and Belarusians into next year's European Championships

Sat 18 Apr 2026 13:01 CEST

Russians and Belarusians are welcomed back by the International Swimming Federation. Poland says no - it will not let them into next year's European Championships

Russian swimmers allowed to compete under their own flag at World Aquatics events

Russian swimmers allowed to compete under their own flag at World Aquatics events

Mon 13 Apr 2026 15:01 CEST

Swimmers from Russia will be allowed to compete without restrictions and under their own flag going forward, World Aquatics, the international swimming federation, decided on Monday.