World Aquatics Adjusts Policy to Allow Russian Athletes in International Events

World Aquatics permits senior Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under national flags.
Restrictions ended after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
President Husain Al-Musallam aims to keep geopolitics out of sports.
Athletes must pass four anti-doping tests and background checks.
Over 700 screenings conducted under eligibility guidelines.
Ukraine's Minister Matvii Bidnyi condemned the decision as 'divorced from reality'.
Ukrainian team forfeited a match in protest.
Policy may speed Russian athletes' return to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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