# Russia challenges World Athletics sanctions in fresh CAS case

2026-08-10T21:49:08+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Russia’s track and field federation filed a new claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday, challenging World Athletics sanctions that have excluded Russian athletes from international events since the 2022 Ukraine invasion. The federation argues the measures infringe its rights and prevent it from participating in World Athletics decision-making, including council meetings and votes. “No other sports federation faces such severe restrictions,” said CEO Boris Yaryshevskiy in a statement. The latest appeal comes after a separate July 9 challenge against World Athletics’ council decision to extend the suspension. World Athletics said it will “strenuously” defend its position. Russian athletes have been barred from competing under their own flag since 2015 for doping, and under any flag since 2022. No Russians competed in Olympic athletics at the 2024 Paris Games because World Athletics controls qualification, though neutral athletes were allowed in other sports.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/athletics/russian-track-and-field-files-new-claim-with-cas-over-sanctions-imposed-by-world-athletics/article71329870.ece>
- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/russia-sports-world-athletics-ban-sanctions-cas-complaint/article71328298.ece>

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