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Russian MMA fighters have been permitted to participate in international youth tournaments with their flag and anthem. Winners of the Russian championship for athletes aged 12 to 17, which took place in Alushta, will be able to compete in IMMAF international competitions this year. Mikhail Degtyarev announced the news via his Telegram channel, also confirming that IMMAF has restored the membership of the MMA Union of Russia. This represents a significant policy change for Russian youth competitors in amateur mixed martial arts. The announcement indicates a thawing of restrictions that had previously been placed on Russian athletes in international competition.
AgentMMA.com
