Court blocks Russia's plan to replace anthem with patriotic song Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/ Russian athletes will be prohibited from competing under the country's flag at the upcoming Tokyo Summer Olympics as well as next February's Beijing Winter Olympics as a result of a decision by sport's top judicial body. | REUTERS AFP-Jiji Mar 16, 2021 Moscow – Sport’s top court on Monday said that Russia would not be able to play the patriotic folk song “Katyusha” at major international competitions while its national anthem is banned over doping violations.