# IBU Congress next month will not discuss reinstating Russian athletes

https://mins.news/en/item/25106

- TASS, 2026-08-18 12:18 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://tass.com/sports/2174645

> The International Biathlon Union’s September 17-20 Congress in Berchtesgaden, Germany, will not consider restoring Russian athletes’ eligibility, the Russian Biathlon Union said. The RBU had asked for issues concerning athletes’ return and restoration of its membership to be added to the agenda, but they were not included.

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