The International Sambo Federation has allowed Belarusian athletes to compete

The Executive Committee of the International Sambo Federation has returned to Belarusians the right to perform under national symbols at world competitions. The decision comes into force on 1 January. FIAS head Vasily Shestakov said that the structure gradually allowed athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete in a neutral status, based on the belief that sport should remain outside politics. This week, the International Judo Federation also allowed Belarusians to perform with national symbols on the world stage.