World Boxing lifts restrictions on Russian athletes

World Boxing has lifted sanctions on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete under the country’s flag and with its national anthem played, the sport’s Olympic-recognised governing body announced Thursday.

July 30 : Russian boxers will be allowed to compete under their national flag in World Boxing events, the sport's governing body said on Thursday, removing restrictions that had previously required them to participate as neutrals.The decision was approved by World Boxing's executive committee at a meeting that also dis