World Armwrestling Federation Lifts Restrictions on Russian Athletes

A significant step has been taken in the process of lifting restrictions on Russian athletes in the international sports community. The World Armwrestling Federation has restored the full membership of the Russian Armwrestling Federation and removed all restrictions on the participation of Russian athletes in its events.Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev announced that Russian athletes will compete in the World Championship under their own flag and national anthem after the decision was made.

I congratulate the restoration of the Russian Armwrestling Federation's full membership in the WAF and the lifting of all restrictions on our athletes, teams, and officials. This development is a very welcome news for Russian sports on the eve of the upcoming World Armwrestling Championship. Russian athletes will again be able to compete under their own national flag and anthem; their results will be included in the overall team standings.

The World Armwrestling Federation's decision is seen as an important step towards the full return of Russian athletes to the international arena.The decision taken by the World Armwrestling Federation confirms the general approach of the international sports community in supporting the full return of Russian athletes to the sports scene.