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World Sailing has lifted the restrictions that had been in place on Belarusian athletes. The decision was adopted on June 9 during a meeting of the World Sailing Council.
The federation also allowed junior athletes from Russia to compete under the Russian flag.
World Sailing banned Belarusian and Russian athletes from participating in its competitions on March 1, 2022. In July 2025, they were permitted to compete in a neutral status. For Belarusian athletes, it was specifically stipulated that they could not compete under either the current or any historical Belarusian flag.