April 13 : Russian and Belarusian athletes will be permitted to compete in World Aquatics events with their respective uniforms, flags and anthems, the sport's governing body said on Monday. Competitors from both countries were banned from international sports events following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which was launched in part from Belarusian territory. A small number of athletes from both countries were allowed to compete in various sports at the Paris Olympics in 2024,