According to information received from United World Wrestling, as part of the preparation for the Adult World Championship, an extensive background and social media activity check of the 235 participants from Russia and Belarus, including wrestlers of all styles and categories, as well as their accompanying staff, has been carried out. Of this number, 26 people were excluded.
All athletes from Russia and Belarus will compete under the status of neutral individual athletes, without mentioning their country or using their flag. Also, when awarding these athletes, the national anthems of Russia and Belarus will not be played.
- Ukrainians did not shake hands with Russians and Belarusians at the World Junior Wrestling Championship
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