Cycling-UCI lifts Belarus ban, eases restrictions for junior Russian riders

June 6 (Reuters) - Cycling's world governing body (UCI) has lifted its blanket ban on Belarus and relaxed some restrictions on Russian junior riders, amending regulations it first adopted in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

The UCI said the changes follow updated recommendations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes.

  • Belarusian national teams and athletes may enter UCI events, including UCI World Cups and UCI World Championships, with all restrictions on protocol matters, symbols and emblems lifted.

  • Russian junior riders and their support staff are now exempt from the requirement to apply for Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) status to enter UCI International Calendar events.

  • Any reference to Russia is still prohibited on start lists, results sheets, television graphics. Russian national emblems and symbols on jerseys and equipment continue to be prohibited.

  • Riders holding AIN status are now authorised to compete together in team events whose format requires collective participation.


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