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Russian athletes face restrictions on participating in international competitions due to the geopolitical situation associated with the actions of Russia and Belarus. Some sports federations previously introduced bans on the participation of athletes from law enforcement agencies.
Olympic champion in speed skating and State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova spoke about the pressure of Ukrainians to prevent Russian athletes from participating in international tournaments. Her words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
The deputy said that the Ukrainian side will continue to seek the removal of Russian athletes. At the same time, Russian athletes try to behave as carefully as possible and practically do not publish posts on social networks, so as not to give rise to new sanctions.
Earlier, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) excluded from the regulations the clause banning participation in competitions for Russian athletes from CSKA and other sports societies associated with the armed forces. In the new version of the document, only those athletes who voluntarily entered into a contract with the armed forces or national security agencies of Russia and Belarus are prohibited from participating in competitions.
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Other international sports federations may follow the example of FIS and revise their rules regarding the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus
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Chairman of the Russian Ski and Snowboard Federation Dmitry Svishchev positively assessed the updated criteria for the admission of Russian athletes to international competitions under the auspices of FIS, noting that the changes open up the opportunity for representatives of CSKA and Dynamo to participate and concern more than 700 athletes from expanded teams.

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has updated its admission policy for individual neutral athletes, lifting the ban on participation for Russian athletes from CSKA Moscow and other sports societies associated with the armed forces. The restriction now applies only to those who voluntarily entered into a contract with the armed forces or national security agencies of Russia and Belarus. This was stated by Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev, noting that the admission criteria have become transparent and understandable.

People's Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan Elmira Kalimullina will perform the Russian national anthem before the friendly match between the Russian and Iranian national teams, which will be held on September 29 in Kazan. This was reported by Soviet Sport with reference to the press service of the Russian Football Union.

Russian boxer Vsevolod Shumkov lost to Bulgarian Radoslav Rosenov in the quarterfinals of the European Championship in the weight category up to 60 kg with a score of 2:3. The fight took place in Sofia, the judges' decision caused criticism from the Russian Boxing Federation. Another Russian Cheerav Ashalaev defeated Pole Michal Pezhala with a score of 5:0 and reached the semi-finals in the up to 80 kg category.

The Spanish national tennis team beat Kazakhstan 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen. In the semi-finals, the Spanish team will meet the Czech team. Elena Rybakina did not play due to her health condition.

State Duma Deputy Irina Rodnina commented on the decision of the International Skating Union to grant neutral status to 13 Russian figure skaters and revoke the status of four other athletes, calling the admission process lengthy.