The international boxing organization has restored the status of neutral athletes from the republic.
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The International Boxing Federation has lifted restrictions on the participation of athletes from Belarus as neutral competitors. The decision will allow Belarusian boxers to return to international competitions.
World Boxing has lifted restrictions on Belarusian boxers and permitted them to compete with neutral status at international competitions. This allows athletes from Belarus to return to the international arena following previously imposed sanctions.
For Belarusian athletes, this opens access to Olympic qualification and major international tournaments that were previously closed to them. World Boxing's decision affects training plans for the Olympic Games and athletes' ability to earn prize money at global competitions.