Russian water polo team sparks backlash in Sydney | 7NEWS
The Russian women’s water polo team has arrived in Sydney for the World Cup, marking the first time Russian athletes will compete under their national flag and anthem at an international sporting event in Australia since the invasion of Ukraine four years ago. Water Polo Australia confirmed the decision came from World Aquatics, the sport’s world governing body, despite fierce opposition from the Ukrainian community and disappointment from the federal government. The move represents a significant shift from the restrictions that have prevented Russian sports teams from competing internationally since the invasion, with athletes previously only allowed to participate as individuals without uniforms or anthems.
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