UCI Eases Restrictions on Belarusian and Russian Cyclists

The UCI has lifted its ban on Belarus and relaxed some restrictions on Russian junior riders. This comes after the International Olympic Committee revised its recommendations following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has announced the lifting of its blanket ban on Belarus and has eased certain restrictions on Russian junior cyclists.

This amendment follows the latest recommendations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which recently lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes.

The initial bans were imposed by the UCI in response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, a move echoed by various sports organizations worldwide.