The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has welcomed back Russian and Belarusian swimmers, according to multiple reports. Poland is going against the decision and refusing to allow Russians to enter, multiple reports indicate. The specific decision by FINA that Poland is opposing has not been detailed, and it is unclear if any other countries besides Poland are also refusing to allow Russian and Belarusian swimmers.
Poland will not allow Russian and Belarusian swimmers to participate in next year's European Championships, multiple reports state. The exact dates and location of next year's European Championships have not been confirmed. According to Helsingborgs Dagblad, Otylia Jedrzejczak, the Chairperson of the Polish Swimming Federation, described that they will not be able to participate.
They will not be able to participate.
The official stance of FINA on Poland's refusal has not been disclosed, and the consequences for Poland's refusal to comply with FINA's decision remain unknown.