The Executive Board of the World Archery federation has lifted restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes and teams in competitions held under the federation’s auspices. The decision was adopted during an online meeting on May 13, 2026, following the IOC Executive Board’s May 7 recommendation to remove participation conditions introduced in February 2022 and March 2023.
The decision applies exclusively to athletes and teams from Belarus and concerns only World Archery competitions, including the World Cup and World Championships. Participation remains subject to standard eligibility and anti-doping requirements.
The issue of Belarusian athletes participating in the upcoming European Championships remains under the authority of World Archery Europe, the federation said.