GENEVA, August 11. /TASS/. The Paddle Worldwide Board will lift all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes on January 1, 2027, the organization’s press service reported.

"The current policy will remain fully in force until December 31, 2026. From January 1, 2027, it will cease to apply, and eligible Russian and Belarusian athletes and athlete support personnel will be permitted to participate with full national representation," the statement said.

Since 2023, Russian canoeists have participated in international tournaments under neutral status.