MINSK, 13 April (BelTA) – World Triathlon has decided to allow athletes with Russian and Belarusian passports to participate in international competitions, BelTA learned from the official website of the organization.
The World Triathlon Executive Board has approved its support for the IOC’s recommendation of a return to competition of athletes with Russian and Belarusian passports in international competitions as neutrals. “World Triathlon supports the development of a pathway for independent neutral individual Athletes and Officials with Russian and Belarusian passports to participate in our sports,” the statement runs.
The International Triathlon Union is working with the IOC and the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) to develop the verification procedure necessary to let athletes and officials participate in events.
