— Published March 1, 2026

The climbing federations of Russia and Belarus have been reinstated.

Climbing

The World Climbing executive committee has lifted the suspension of Russian and Belarusian federations at its last meeting in Turin. Suspended since March 2022, the two federations are now reintegratedA step towards normalizing their relationship with the sporting world. However, some constraints remain in place. Currently, it is still not There is no question of organizing international events in Russia or Belarus.An important difference compared to other FIs, like the UIPMwhich authorized the organization of competitions in Belarus. Furthermore, the participation of athletes and officials remains subject to World Climbing's policy regarding neutral athletes.