Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Updated : Mar 31, 2023 22:32
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AP

Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year.

The players must comply with “appropriate conditions,” including not expressing support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

They also must not receive funding “from the Russian or Belarusian states (including sponsorship from companies operated or controlled by the states) in relation to their participation in The Championships,” the All England Club said in a statement.

Other tennis tournaments have also allowed Russian and Belarusian players to compete as neutral athletes.

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