Athletes will be allowed to compete in international tournaments under national flag and anthem from January 2027

The European archery governing body, World Archery Europe (WAE), has lifted restrictions on Russian athletes, teams and officials, allowing them to take part in its tournaments under their national flag and anthem.

In a statement published on its official website Wednesday, the federation announced that its Executive Board had voted to lift all restrictions on Russian participation at WAE-managed events from January 1, 2027.

WAE reaffirmed its commitment to “supporting all athletes and maintaining unity, fairness, and integrity across the European archery community,” saying its decision was made “in the best interest of the athletes.” The federation noted, however, that participation remains subject to host-country laws, visa restrictions, national authorities’ instructions, and standard eligibility and anti-doping rules.

Russian Archery Federation President Zorigto Mankhanov welcomed the…