“Without the flag and anthem of Russia — no participation in international competitions”

Federation of the RF has decided to refuse participation in the European Championship in Croatia among athletes aged 19–22. The competitions will take place in Poreč from 15 to 24 November.

This is connected with the position of the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of Croatia. Russians were forbidden to compete under the flag and with the anthem of Russia, and members of the Russian delegation were not given visas.