World Triathlon approves the return of the Russian and Belarusian triathletes.

The World Triathlon Executive Board has expressed its support, in principle, for the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) de allow the return to competition of athletes with Russian and Belarusian passports in international events.

All the sanctions were established in early March 2022, following the recommendation of the IOC and the principles of the Olympic Charter, in order to guarantee the safety of all athletes participating in world triathlon events.

Word Triathlon endorses the creation of a pathway for independent and neutral athletes and officials with Russian and Belarusian passports participate in the sports it organizes.

Federation will work together with the IOC and ASOIF to develop the necessary independent review processes to enable and plan for the return of athletes to their competitions and events.

The Executive Board reaffirms its solidarity with Ukraine in the face of the ongoing war with Russia, and stresses that the independence of any athlete or official is an absolute condition for their return to a world triathlon event.