‘Part of the propaganda’: Canberra urged to block Russian athletes over ties to sanctioned oligarchs
The Australian government faces pressure to block Russian athletes from competing due to their ties to sanctioned oligarchs. The Russian women's national water polo team is scheduled to participate in the World Cup in Sydney, raising concerns about legal and diplomatic implications. Advocacy groups are calling for increased scrutiny of all Russian participants in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- ▪The Russian women's national water polo team is set to compete in Sydney despite links to sanctioned entities.
- ▪Australia's sanctions laws may complicate the participation of Russian athletes.
- ▪The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations is demanding thorough visa and security checks for Russian participants.
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