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Finland blocks visas for Russian athletes

Covered by 5 sources First reported · updated

How each outlet tells it

Citizen DigitalKE · private

Finland blocks visas for Russian athletes

The government issued a resolution that tightened restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens applying for short-term work visas, including for professional sports.

Read at Citizen Digital

The Express TribunePK · private

Finland, Norway block visas for Russian athletes

The moves come amid growing opposition to Russia's return to international sporting competitions…

Read at The Express Tribune

The Local NorwayNO · private

Norway will block Russian athletes from competing in the country

Norway's government said on Thursday that it would prevent Russian and Belarusian professional athletes from coming to Norway to compete, hours after neighbouring Finland announced a similar move.

Read at The Local Norway
+ 2 more sources (The Straits Times, Times of India)

Times of IndiaIN · private Source has a paywall

Ukraine war: Finland, Norway block visas for Russian athletes

Finland and Norway have announced fresh restrictions on Russian athletes, making it difficult for them to compete in the two Nordic countries as the war in Ukraine continues…

Read at Times of India · source has a paywall