### [2026-05-15](/feed/2026/05/15/index.md)

##### Boycott of Russia and Belarus
# The United World Wrestling lifts restrictions on wrestlers from Russia and Belarus that was imposed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and will allow them to compete under their respective national flags. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/russian-belarusian-wrestlers-can-compete-under-their-national-flags-uww-says-2026-05-15/)

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