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European archery body to lift restrictions on Russian athletes in 2027
World Archery Europe will lift restrictions on Russian competitors in events it sanctions.
The change takes effect on 1 January 2027 and covers Russian athletes, teams and officials.
Host-country laws, visa rules and instructions from public authorities may still affect participation.
Since 2022, Russian athletes have faced restrictions following recommendations by the International Olympic Committee, and some were allowed to compete only as neutral athletes.
The global archery federation made a similar decision in August, but that did not cover events run by the European body.
The decision means Russians can enter European archery events under WAE rules, while actual participation will depend on local requirements.
World Archery Europe will lift restrictions on Russian athletes, teams and officials at its events from 1 January 2027.
The decision was made by the federation’s Executive Board.
The federation said the reinstatement remains subject to applicable laws, host-country requirements, visa restrictions and public authority instructions.
Russian archers had previously competed as neutral athletes at international events.
- Who
- Russian Archery Federation athletes, teams and officials.
- What
- World Archery Europe will lift restrictions on their participation in its events.
- When
- From 1 January 2027.
- Where
- World Archery Europe-sanctioned events in Europe.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The International Olympic Committee recommended that international sports federations prohibit Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in international tournaments.
The IOC recommended allowing individual Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under specific conditions and neutral status.
The IOC Executive Board restored Russian membership and recommended lifting restrictions on Russian athletes in international competitions.
World Archery Europe’s decision to lift restrictions takes effect.
- Effective date
- 1 January 2027
- Decision-maker
- World Archery Europe Executive Board
- Affected groups
- Russian athletes, teams and officials
- Conditions
- Applicable laws, host-country requirements, visa restrictions and public authority instructions
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This reinstatement is without prejudice to any applicable laws, host-country requirements, visa restrictions, or public authority instructions.