Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be banned from entering Norway: what is known

The Norwegian government plans to tighten visa restrictions for citizens of Russia and Belarus. The new rules will deny entry to professional athletes from these countries who are coming to compete, as well as to those accompanying them.

This is reported by the Sweden Herald.

Norway’s Minister of Justice, Astri Os-Hansen, announced the plans on the evening of November 12. She noted that the country already has strict rules regarding the issuance of visas and admission to its territory of citizens of Russia and Belarus.

However, international sports federations are gradually easing restrictions on representatives from these countries. As a result, more and more Russian and Belarusian athletes and specialists from their teams are being allowed to come to Norway to compete.

“Therefore, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security will instruct the Directorate of Foreigners’ Affairs and the Police to refuse entry to Russian and Belarusian professional athletes, as well as accompanying personnel, if they arrive in Norway to participate in sports competitions. The changes will come into force in the near future,” the minister said.

Norway is not the only country tightening restrictions on Russian athletes. The Finnish government has previously passed a decree banning Russian athletes from entering the country. The new rules will come into effect on

November 16 and will even apply to those competing in a neutral status.

It was previously reported that Finland is tightening restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens, including professional athletes. The new rules will come into effect on November 16 and will apply even to Russians participating in international competitions in a neutral status.