International Federations Reinstate Belarus in Sport

International federations for boxing, modern pentathlon, and volleyball have reinstated Belarus's membership, according to belsat.eu. The decision was taken by three major sports organizations and means that Belarusian athletes will again be able to participate in official international competitions under the auspices of these bodies.

Belarus came under sports sanctions following the political crisis that followed the 2020 presidential elections, and particularly after the forced landing of a Ryanair aircraft in Minsk in 2021. A number of international federations and national Olympic committees imposed restrictions on Belarusian athletes' participation in competitions or completely suspended the country's membership.

The specific conditions and timeline for reinstatement in the three federations are not specified in available reports. Nevertheless, this decision marks one of the first positive developments for Belarusian sport in recent months and may open the way for the country's gradual return to the international sports community.