# Three Russian athletes denied visas for world championships

A trio of Russian competitors has been refused visas to take part in an upcoming world championships, according to BBC Sport. The move leaves them unable to compete and adds to the wider restrictions Russian athletes have faced at international events.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gymnastics/articles/cm2kev4q7p59o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:39:11 GMT