The International Cycling Union is aligning itself with the IOC. The governing body has announced the lifting of the restrictions previously in place for Belarusian runners that holds the top spot. " The participation of Belarusian national teams and athletes in events on the UCI international calendar, including UCI World Cups and UCI World Championships, is therefore authorized. "The Belarusians will also be able to find symbols and emblems.
The restrictions are also slightly eased for Russia. In the junior category, the requirement to apply for the Neutral Individual Athlete (AIN) status disappears. Nevertheless, riders and staff members remain " subject to neutrality requirements ", and any reference to Russia remains prohibited, who are " particularly on start lists or results, and TV graphics, and national emblems and symbols remain prohibited, especially on the jerseys and equipment of the riders ».
