The International Table Tennis Federation may allow the Russians to tournaments in May
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) will consider the possibility of allowing Russian athletes to compete. It is reported by RIA Novosti.
The organization decided to follow the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). “The ITTF will review them and consult with other federations to create official guidelines that set out clear terms of participation for players and support staff,” the ITTF said. It is specified that the return of the national teams of Russia and Belarus to the tournaments may occur in May 2023.
On March 28, the IOC recommended that Russians who did not support the special operation in Ukraine be allowed to compete in a neutral status. At the same time, athletes from Russia and Belarus associated with the armed forces or security agencies of their countries are recommended to be suspended from participating in tournaments.
At the end of February 2022, most sports organizations suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus on the recommendation of the IOC. The decision on the participation of representatives of these countries in the 2024 Olympics has not yet been made.
Source: Lenta
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