The International Aquatics Federation (World Aquatics) Has Obliged the Countries Hosting Competitions Under Its Auspices to Ensure Entry for Participants From Russia and Belarus
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The Secretary-General of the Federation of Water Sports of the Russian Federation, Radmir Gabdullin, stated that the World Aquatics would require the organizing countries to guarantee the issuance of visas to Russian athletes.
Interfax: The International Federation of Water Species (World Aquatics) has ordered countries hosting competitions under its auspices to provide access for participants from Russia and Belarus. Sport<time data="2026-04-13T15:38">April 13, 2026</time>World Aquatics allowed Russians to join international launches under the flag of Russian Federation.
The Federation of Water Sports of Russia has reached a decision by the World Aquatics Presidency: the organizing countries of the championships and cups sign an agreement not to prevent Russians and Belarusians from obtaining visas, otherwise the tournament will be handed over to other countries.
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