Russia’s controversial return to world water polo | 7NEWS
The Russian national anthem played at the Water Polo World Championships in Sydney as the Russian team competed for the first time in over four years, following their ban from most international sport since the invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian community condemned the decision to allow Russia’s participation, calling it gut-wrenching, while Russian supporters celebrated their return to competition. Australia’s water polo team, the Stingers, defeated Russia 12-9 to claim the bronze medal, with former IOC Vice-President John Coates supporting the decision to allow athletes to compete regardless of their government’s actions.
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