LEN strongly condemns the actions of the Russian authorities supported by Belarus, in its invasion of Ukraine. This act of conflict has shattered the lives of Ukrainian residents and is completely towards the spirit of sport.
The Bureau of European Aquatics (LEN) met yesterday and determined to not invite Russian and Belarusian athletes and officers to LEN occasions in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, till additional discover. That is according to suggestions of the Worldwide Olympic Committee and goals to beat sensible situations associated to the choices of sure nations, in addition to to guard the well being, security, and welfare of all athletes. LEN is dedicated to proceed its work with FINA, the world aquatic governing physique, to implement our respective positions and hope for a greater future.
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• LEN will assist a concrete humanitarian initiative by the inventive swimming and diving federations of Croatia to host Ukrainian athletes and members of the family as refugees. This challenge, which is supported by FINA, will enable athletes to proceed coaching and representing Ukraine at worldwide occasions. This initiative is supported by Croatia’s Ministry of Sport and Tourism and hosts will embody Zagreb, Zadar, Rijeka, and others.
• No LEN competitions will likely be staged in, or assigned to, the territories of Russia or Belarus till additional discover.
The LEN Bureau 3 March 2022
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