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Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban
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The Russian athletics federation is appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to challenge the continued ban on its athletes by World Athletics. The ban, linked to the invasion of Ukraine, remains a point of contention despite some international sporting bodies easing restrictions.
The Russian athletics federation announced on Thursday (July 9, 2026) they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) challenging World Athletics (WA) extending the blanket ban on their track and field athletes.
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