World’s governing body of cycling sports UCI clears Russia for int’l team tournaments

GENEVA, June 5. /TASS/. The International Cycling Union (UCI) has made a decision to allow Russian cyclists to participate in team events at international tournaments under the neutral status, the UCI’s press office said in a statement.

The newly-announced regulations come into force starting on July 1 and they were backed by the European Cycling Federation (UEC) as well. Russian cyclists will be now able to participate in team races at the 2026 UEC Track Juniors European Championships in Germany’s Cottbus on July 7-12.

The ICU has also announced that it lifted all of its previously-imposed sanctions against Russia based on recommendations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).