Russian and Belarusian riders can compete internationally again

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The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international team events starting January 1, 2026. Athletes will compete under a neutral flag. The FEI also approved international tournaments to resume in Belarus from 2026. This decision reverses sanctions imposed in March 2022 following the conflict in Ukraine, which had excluded Russian riders from FEI competitions.


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