The German Fencing Federation refused to stage the Women’s Foil World Cup stage after news about the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in international competitions. RIA Novosti Sports referring to the release of the organization.
The decision on the admission of Russians should come into force from the second half of April 2023 – until the World Fencing Championships, which will be held in Milan in July. Russian and Belarusian fencers must compete on a neutral status.
On January 25, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that it was considering the possibility of allowing Russian athletes who did not support a special operation in Ukraine to participate in international competitions with neutral status.
At the previous Olympic Games, the Russian team took first place in the medal standings, the team won medals for epee and foil (for men and women), as well as sword and team sword for women.
Ilgar Mammadov, Former President of the Russian Fencing Federation expressed concern The safety of Russian athletes after returning to international tournaments.