Russian federation files fresh CAS challenge against World Athletics sanctions

Aug 10 : Russian Athletics has lodged a new claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport challenging sanctions imposed by World Athletics as the federation seeks to restore the participation of Russian athletes in international competition.The federation said on Monday that the latest appeal targets restrictions it argues infringe its rights and prevent it from fully representing Russian athletes internationally.Russian athletes have been excluded from international competition under World Athletics since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.The world governing body for the sport has repeatedly maintained sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes, citing the war and broader concerns about the integrity of international sport. Russian Athletics said the measures have left it unable