FIE lifts all restrictions on Russian, Belarusian fencers, allowing national flags and anthems at World Championships The International Fencing Federation has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, effective July 2026 Fencers from both nations may now compete under their national flags, anthems, uniforms and acronyms The decision applies to individual and team events starting with the 2026 Senior World Championships in Hong Kong The FIE cites Olympic Charter principles of non-discrimination and universality of sport as justification The move follows similar reinstatements by federations for gymnastics, judo, taekwondo, aquatic sports and wrestling The International Fencing Federation (FIE) on…

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