The European Archery Federation has restored to the Russians full access to tournaments from January 2027, Russian archers will be able to compete in WAE competitions without restrictions - a corresponding decision was made by the European Archery Federation. At the same time, the requirements of the host countries, visa restrictions and decisions of government authorities will remain. In the past, a similar decision was made by the World Archery Federation. In the past, Russians competed in international tournaments in a neutral status, but in European competitions a separate decision was required. Photo: Mikhail Kovalev.

The European Archery Federation has restored to the Russians full access to tournaments from January 2027, Russian archers will be able to compete in WAE competitions without restrictions - a corresponding decision was made by the European Archery Federation. At the same time, the requirements of the host countries, visa restrictions and decisions of government authorities will remain. In the past, a similar decision was made by the World Archery Federation. In the past, Russians competed in international tournaments in a neutral status, but in European competitions a separate decision was required. Photo: Mikhail Kovalev.