IJF's Decision on Russian Judo Athletes
IJF cites fairness and inclusivity, referencing Belarus's reinstatement and IPC's restoration of Russia's membership.
Sergey Soloveychik calls the move 'historic', while Mikhail Degtyarev notes judo's popularity in Russia.
Ukrainian Judo Federation condemns the decision as a violation of IOC recommendations and recalls its 2023 boycott.
Russia's 2022 invasion led to earlier bans, with Russian athletes competing under neutral banners since February 2022.
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