Overview
- The World Aquatics Integrity Unit has cleared 113 Russian athletes and synchronised teams to compete under a neutral flag at the 2025 Championships in Singapore.
- Approved competitors include Olympic medallists Kliment Kolesnikow and Julija Jefimowa.
- German diver Lena Hentschel praised the decision for fostering sporting dialogue and unity.
- DSV performance director Christian Hansmann denounced the move as inappropriate given the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Observers and athletes have criticised the opaque application of IOC-recommended eligibility criteria by World Aquatics.