SportsRussia’s return to global sports gathers momentum as EU weighs response

The EU is developing measures to counter Russia’s use of international sport to rehabilitate its image. Lithuania lost the right to host a 2027 pentathlon tournament after denying visas to Russian and Belarusian athletes, while Moscow was selected for the 2030 weightlifting championships. The EU has not said when its proposals will be announced.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-10-27 13:34Original