World Sailing lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes
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Posted Jun 10, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-10-1100
World Sailing has lifted all previous sanctions against Belarusian athletes, coaches, and judges, allowing them to compete under the federation's aegis and display national symbols.
The International Sailing Federation (World Sailing) has reportedly lifted all previous sanctions against Belarusian athletes, coaches, and judges. The World Sailing Council approved the decision during an online meeting on June 9, allowing Belarusian participants to compete under the federation's aegis and display national symbols. This move reverses earlier restrictions that had been in place. The information was initially reported by Pozirk, citing Belarus's Ministry of Sport and Tourism.
Sources: Радіо Свобода