Moscow, July 10: The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has approved applications of 16 Russian athletes for participation in international competitions under the neutral flag.
"The IAAF Doping Review Board has agreed that the applications of 16 Russian athletes have met the exceptional eligibility criteria to compete in international competition as neutral athletes under competition Rule 22.1A(b) while the Russian national federation (RusAF) remains suspended," Sputnik news agency quoted the IAAF as saying in a statement on Sunday.