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Russian Teams Must Compete as "Neutral Athletes" During Two-Year IOC Ban


Sanctions remain in place through December 2022.
Olga Kochenova makes a big grab for Russia at EUC 2019. Photo: John Kofi
In December 2020, the international Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld sanctions against athletes representing Russia at international events, a ban that remains active through December 16, 2022. Because WFDF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and complies with regulations issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), ultimate is among the sports affected.
WFDF has since emailed the Russian Flying Disc Federation with more details on what this ban means for Russian teams participating in international play over the next two years. According to the email, Russian athletes will still be able to compete at WFDF events during the ban, but will not be able to officially represent the Russian Federation. They must instead join WFDF tournaments as “neutral athletes.” ....

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