MOSCOW, Aug 16The Executive Committee of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) recommended to the IBU Congress to extend the sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes until further notice, according to the official website of the organization. The Executive Committee is also waiting for the IBU Congress to confirm the decision to extend the suspension of officials from Russia and Belarus. The Executive Committee recommended to the IBU Congress to extend the suspension of the membership of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU) and the Belarusian Biathlon Federation (BFB) until certain conditions are met. The proposals will be submitted for approval to the IBU Congress, which will be held in Salzburg on September 15-18. «The IBU Executive Board proposes to suspend the membership of the RRF and the BSE until they demonstrate their full commitment to the goals and principles of the IBU,» the message says. that the RRF and BSE must “clearly distance themselves” from the special operation in Ukraine and ensure that none of their officials or athletes “take any part in it.” The IBU Executive Board will monitor the above conditions and may temporarily lift the suspension if it considers that the above conditions have been met. The RBU and BSE are asked to respond to the proposals. Organizations will have the right to be heard at the IBU Congress,” the press release notes. “The IBU Congress will also vote on the proposed amendment to the events or circumstances beyond the control of the IBU, will give the Executive Board the authority to impose exceptional protective measures, directed to preserve the safe, peaceful and regular operation of the IBU.» Previously, the IBU suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes from competitions under its auspices and suspended the membership of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU) and the Belarusian Biathlon Federation (BFB) amid the situation in Ukraine. These decisions were made in accordance with the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee.
