Inside the Games: International Fencing Federation will return Russians to tournaments
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has decided to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in tournaments. It is reported by Inside the Games.
According to the publication, the decision to return the Russians was made at an extraordinary congress of the organization. The conditions for the participation of athletes in the competition are not specified.
On May 31, 2022, the Congress of the European Fencing Confederation voted for the early termination of the powers of Stanislav Pozdnyakov as the current head of the organization. The Russian said that he was grateful to the European fencing family for six years of work, and wished the athletes and coaches worthy results.
On March 2, 2022, the International Fencing Federation temporarily suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in tournaments under the auspices of the organization. The reason was the situation in Ukraine.
Source: Lenta
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