At its General Assembly (November 26, 2022 ), the World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) members voted in favour to suspend the Russian Federation as a member in good standing. A motion was presented by the Polish Wheelchair Rugby Federation and approved by the membership. Before the voting took place, all members, including Russia, had the opportunity to provide their position on the matter to the General Assembly. For a motion to be passed, 50%+1 votes are required.
Earlier this year, the WWR Board of Directors issued a statement condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Moreover, the WWR Board decided that Russian national wheelchair rugby teams and officials would not be permitted to participate in WWR licensed competitions, nor would it permit WWR events to be hosted in Russia or Belarus.
Related article – WWR Board statement (March 2022) – https://worldwheelchair.rugby/2022/03/04/wwr-board-statement-following-the-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/