The Administrative Council of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has decided to extend the suspension of Russian and Belarusian teams from international competitions. It has been reported press office FIVB.
Previously, the FIVB had decided not to show Russia and Belarus in the world rankings while they were not participating in the events under the auspices of the organisation.
Recall that at the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a call to international sports federations and recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions.
Many major international tournaments, including the World Volleyball Championship, were transferred from Russia.
Former Secretary General of the All-Russian Volleyball Federation (VVF) Alexander Yaremenko declarationFIVB blames Russia for the relocation of the 2022 World Cup to Poland.