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Finland To Restrict Entry To Russian Athletes Ahead of Winter Sports Events

Headline via Deccan Chronicle · first report 12 Nov, 18:56 IST, latest 13 Nov, 09:35 IST

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What we know

6 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from CNA at 12 Nov, 18:56 IST; the latest is from Sportstar at 13 Nov, 09:35 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by6 news organisations
First report12 Nov, 18:56 IST
Latest report13 Nov, 09:35 IST
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The move follows a backlash in Finland to Russia being reinstated for the ice hockey world championships, but its effects could mostly be felt in other sports
The Finnish foreign ministry said the measure would affect Russian athletes competing under neutral status as well as those competing for national teams.
?As long as Russia’s war of aggression continues, Russian athletes have no business in Finland," said Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.
Russians ‘have no business’ in country, says ministerSkating and cross-country skiing first to be affectedFinland says it will restrict entry to the country for Russian athletes because of the war in Ukraine, potentially affecting a number of winter sports…

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