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The International Biathlon Union rejected a bid to reinstate the membership of Russia and Belarus, finding that Russia had not met conditions on distancing itself from the war and military involvement. Separately, following the IOC's provisional ban lift, reporting compiled details on where and how Russian athletes can currently compete internationally. The developments underscore the continued fragmentation of Russia's sporting status, with some federations easing restrictions while others, like the IBU, maintain firm bans tied to the war in Ukraine.