Banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until further notice. Moved the men’s world championships out of Russia in 2022. The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has reinstated the eligibility of Russian players and teams to participate in competitions after the IOC recommended that international sports federations lift any restrictions on athletes from Russia.
| February 28, 2022 | Sports organizations are benching Russian teams over the invasion of Ukraine |