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Fencers demand FIE reverse Russian reinstatement over neutrality concerns
More than 440 international fencers have signed an open letter, published on July 17 by the advocacy group Global Athlete, calling on the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to reverse its decision to reinstate Russian and Belarusian athletes and to restore rigorous eligibility checks for those applying for “neutral” status.
17 July 2025, 12:53 PM