Russian and Belarus taekwondo fighters were allowed to participate in the international competitions, the decision was announced by the World Taekwondo Federation, APA reports.
At the meeting of the Council of the organization, it was decided that the athletes of both countries will be allowed to compete under the flag of the organization. Vadim Ivanov, head coach of the Russian national team, announced this. He said that the first competition they will participate in will be the World Championship in Baku.