BEIJING, Feb 26, Andrey Simonenko. Program for admission of Russian athletes in neutral status to competitions continues to operate, the press service of the World Athletics Association (World Athletics) reported. Russian athletes can compete in international tournaments only in a neutral status due to the deprivation of the All-Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) of full status in November 2015 due to doping scandals. Earlier, at the level of a number of national sports federations, the question arose of the possible removal of Russian athletes from international competitions due to the events in Ukraine. In particular, the Norwegian Ski Racing Federation intended to discuss the participation of Russians in the World Cup stage in Holmenkollen. this year, no more than 20 Russian athletes in a neutral status can participate in the adult world or European championships,» the World Athletics press service said in response to a question about the likelihood of additional restrictions for Russian athletes.
