Russian judokas to compete under flag and anthem at World Championships in Baku
The World Judo Championships will run from October 4 to 11 at Baku's National Gymnastics Arena, with Russian athletes competing under their own flag and anthem.
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Russian judokas will compete with their national flag and anthem at the upcoming World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, according to TASS.
The tournament is scheduled to run from October 4 to 11 at the National Gymnastics Arena, bringing together competitors from around the world.
A notable shift for Russian athletes
The ability to compete under their own flag and anthem marks a change from recent years, when Russian athletes in various sports have often been required to compete under neutral status due to restrictions imposed by international sports bodies.
TASS's report did not specify which international judo body approved this arrangement, nor did it detail how many Russian athletes are expected to take part in the Baku championships.
Russian officials and athletes have previously described such restrictions as unfair, and the apparent change is likely to be viewed domestically as a significant development for the country's Olympic-style sports.
Sources
- With flag, anthem, ambition: Russian judokas to compete at World Championships in Baku — TASS (Russia)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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