FIDE Allows Russia and Belarus Chess Teams to Compete

FIDE General Assembly approves Russia and Belarus chess teams to compete.
Youth players allowed to use national symbols in chess events.
IOC and CAS guidance led to FIDE's decision.
Chess Federation of Russia and FIDE Council opposed the move.
Ukraine opposes reinstatement of national symbols.
Russia and Belarus national anthems/flags may return at youth events.
Belarus hosting restrictions eased, Russia's ban remains.
IOC Working Group will review implementation timeline.
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