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Russian Judokas Reinstated for Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025

11/27/2025

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The International Judo Federation (IJF) has lifted the ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, starting November 28, 2025.
The policy had required Russian judokas to compete as neutrals since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Judo Federation criticized the move as violating IOC recommendations.
The move was welcomed in Russia.

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The International Judo Federation (IJF) has lifted the ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, starting November 28, 2025.
The policy had required Russian judokas to compete as neutrals since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Judo Federation criticized the move as violating IOC recommendations.
The move was welcomed in Russia.