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Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points The federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The suspension was imposed by World Athletics due to the war in Ukraine.
Russia's track and field federation is taking action to reverse a suspension from international events. The federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The suspension was imposed by World Athletics due to the war in Ukraine. This decision affected not only Russia but also its ally Belarus, with all athletes from both countries being excluded from international events.
Further details on this developing story are available from the source, including the specifics of the appeal and the timeline for a potential resolution.
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Category: News Published: July 9, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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