The International Volleyball Federation is aligning itself with the IOC. It announced the return of Russian athletes and technical officials in all its disciplines on the international stage. This approach reflects the FIVB's commitment to protecting the fundamental right of athletes to practice a sportregardless of their nationalitythe body explains on its website. The Russian national teams will also be reinstated in the world rankings with the same number of points they held at the time these were frozen by decision of the FIVB Board of Directors. »
However, the use of the Russian flag, anthem, and symbols will be decided at a later date. In accordance with the IOC recommendation, a specific anti-doping control plan and comprehensive will be developed and implemented through the International Control Agency "The FIVB assures. It concludes its statement by reiterating that it condemns all forms of violence and that she hoped a peaceful resolution as soon as possible "of the war in Ukraine."
