Swimmers from Russia and Belarus were allowed to participate in youth and youth competitions under their flag and anthem
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- Olha Bereziuk
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The European Aquatics Federation has allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in youth and youth competitions with a flag and anthem.
This is reported on the organizationʼs website.
In addition, these athletes will be able to participate in competitions without having their biographical data checked.
As for adult athletes, they can still only compete in neutral status — meaning they donʼt have to use their flag and anthem.
- In December 2025, the International Olympic Committee advised the governing bodies of sports organizations to allow youth teams and athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under their national flags and anthems.
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