World Athletics firm on Russia ban, Coe acknowledges need for solution
The president of World Athletics says the body will not change its position on banning athletes from Russia.
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has reaffirmed the organization's stance of banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions. This position remains unchanged following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which prompted World Athletics to impose sanctions on athletes from the two countries. Russian Athletics recently submitted a fresh appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to challenge these sanctions.
Coe emphasized that the exclusion is not politically motivated, but rather focused on maintaining the integrity of competition. The World Athletics president acknowledged that resolving this issue is crucial, acknowledging the need for a resolution to the situation. World Athletics aims to restore full global participation in the sport, but Coe stated that this objective is contingent upon adhering to the integrity of competition.
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