Russian volleyball players have been allowed to participate in international competitions following the removal of restrictions by the International Olympic Committee, and their national teams will be reinstated in the world ranking with their previous points.

Russian volleyball players have been allowed to participate in international competitions following the removal of restrictions by the International Olympic Committee, and their national teams will be reinstated in the world ranking with their previous points.

@meduzalive 08 Jul 2026, 17:36

The International Volleyball Federation has allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in competitions under its auspices.

@varlamov_news 08 Jul 2026, 16:10

The International Olympic Committee has lifted restrictions on Russian athletes' participation in the qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games, allowing them to represent Russia in all sports, although some limitations remain.

@meduzalive 08 Jul 2026, 14:32

FIFA and UEFA do not plan to allow Russian clubs to participate in international tournaments, despite the IOC's decision to lift restrictions on Russian athletes.

@meduzalive 08 Jul 2026, 10:19

The International Olympic Committee recommended lifting restrictions on Russian athletes, eliciting various reactions in Russia, Ukraine, and the West.

@meduzalive 08 Jul 2026, 07:03