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Finland announces visa restrictions preventing Russian athletes, including neutral competitors, from entering

Norway also announces similar restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes and their support staff. [https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261112-finland-norway-block-visas-for-russian-athletes (AFP via RFI)]

Published November 12, 2026· Updated November 13, 2026·1 min read
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Finland announces visa restrictions preventing Russian athletes, including neutral competitors, from entering for sporting events beginning November 16. Norway also announces similar restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes and their support staff. [https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261112-finland-norway-block-visas-for-russian-athletes (AFP via RFI)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-11-12).