World Athletics Firm on Russia Ban, Coe Acknowledges Need for Solution World Athletics' stance on banning Russian athletes from international competition has been a contentious issue since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The governing body's president, Sebastian Coe, recently reaffirmed their position, stating that the integrity of competition is paramount.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has taken up the appeal by Russian Athletics, which has put World Athletics in a precarious position.