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World Athletics president Sebastian Coe asserts the organization's stance on Russian athletes will not change. Athletes from Russia and Belarus remain banned since the invasion of Ukraine. The Russian Athletics Federation filed a claim with CAS to challenge these sanctions.
Coe emphasized the importance of competition integrity, stating the issue is not political. He plans to attend the CAS hearing to present World Athletics' case. Russian Athletics claims the sanctions infringe on their rights. Read more racing coverage.
If CAS rules in favor of Russian Athletics, it could allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2028 Olympics. The IOC lifted Russia's suspension in July, differing from World Athletics' stance. Related: Coe assures timely payments for athletes at Ultimate Championship.
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World Athletics president insists sanctions will not change despite CAS challenge. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe asserts the organization's stance on Russian athletes will not change. Athletes from Russia and Belarus remain banned since the invasion of Ukraine. The Russian Athletics Federation filed a claim with CAS to challenge these sanctions.
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Runner World published this brief on September 13, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated September 13, 2026.
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