World Athletics have excluded athletes from Russia and Belarus

IAAF Council (world athletics) It agreed on March 1, 2022, to exclude athletes, support staff and managers from all of its tournaments, with immediate effect. Russia and Belarus to invade Ukraine.

Among the upcoming competitions Oregon World Outdoor Championship And on the internal track in Belgrade, and the team’s march in Muscat, which will start next Friday in Oman.

The Council also agreed to consider other measures, including suspending Belarus Federationat the Council meeting scheduled to be held next week (9-10 March).

The Russian Athletics Federation RusAF has been suspended since 2015 for doping violations and is therefore not currently eligible to host world athletics events or send teams to international tournaments.

process The Certified Neutral Player (ANA) is still in effectBut Russian athletes who achieved this status by 2022 are prohibited from participating in tournaments “for the foreseeable future”, as the athletics world notes.

This means that all Russian ANA or Belarusian athletes are currently accredited to the World Team Walking Championship in Muscat 2022 and the Indoor World Championships in Belgrade This year (18-20 March) their accreditation and refusal to register, as well as support for employees and managers will be withdrawn.

In a speech to the Council of World Athletics President, Sebastian Coe, According to the International Federation, he said:The world is horrified by what Russia has done, aided and abetted by Belarus. World leaders tried to prevent this invasion by diplomatic means, but to no avail in the face of Russia’s persistent intention to invade Ukraine. ”

It seems that the unprecedented sanctions imposed by countries and companies around the world against Russia and Belarus are The only peaceful way is to disrupt and disrupt current intentions Russia and restore peace.

“Anyone who knows me will understand that sanctioning athletes for the actions of their government goes against the trend. You have criticized the practice of politicians targeting athletes Sports do politics, while other sectors continue their work,” he said.

This is different, as governments, companies and other international organizations have imposed sanctions and measures Against Russia in all areas. Sport must intensify and join these efforts to end this war and restore peace. “We cannot and should not remain on the sidelines,” Coe said.

heads World Athletes Committee, The federation notes that French pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie and former New Zealand shot putter Dame Valerie Adams “welcomed the decision”.

“We stand in solidarity with our fellow athletes, competitors and friends from Ukraine, who are facing challenges far greater than just Interruption of their training and competitionsBut they fear for their lives and the lives of their loved ones,” Lavillenie told World Athletics.

“While we understand the implications of this decision for the authorized neutral athletes of Russia and Belarusian athletes, which may happenNot to condone their countries’ unfortunate military action in Ukrainewe cannot ignore the message that the inclusion of athletes from these two countries will send it to our friends in Ukraine and the rest of the world”, says the French columnist.

World Athletics states that, according to its regulations, “the member federations of Russia and Belarus have been notified Board decisions and have the right to appeal. If necessary, the Council will meet again to study that response.”