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MOSCOW, 5 Oct. The International Boxing Association (IBA) allowed Russians and Belarusians to compete, according to the organization's website. The IBA Board of Directors voted to cancel the previous decision, according to which Russian and Belarusian boxers were suspended from competitions under the auspices of the organization. Technical representatives from Russia and Belarus will also be allowed to compete.» The IBA strongly believes that politics should not have any impact on the sport. All athletes should be given equal treatment. While respecting its autonomy as an international sports federation, the IBA should remain politically neutral and independent. The IBA calls for peace and remains a peacemaker in all conflicts. The IBA is committed to ensuring that athletes and competition officials are treated equally, regardless of their nationality or place of residence,» the association said in a statement.