Russia, Belarus athletes cleared to compete with flags, anthems as World Aquatics lifts ban

MOSCOW, April 13 (Xinhua) -- World Aquatics announced on Monday that it had lifted sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes and would allow them to compete with their national flags and anthems.

"Following a decision of the World Aquatics Bureau, and in consultation with the Aquatics Integrity Unit (AQIU) and the World Aquatics Athletes' Committee, the Guidelines for Athlete Participation in Aquatics Events