# Finland and Norway plan to bar Russian athletes while war in Ukraine continues

https://mins.news/en/item/141418

- Meduza, 2026-11-12 21:50 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/13/finland-and-norway-plan-to-bar-entry-to-russian-athletes-as-long-as-the-war-in-ukraine-continues

> Norway plans to deny Russian and Belarusian athletes and support staff entry for competitions, with the measures expected to take effect soon and remain in force while the war in Ukraine continues. Finland has already tightened entry rules for Russians, including athletes competing as neutrals.

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