World Athletics has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from all events for the foreseeable future, joining the list of sporting bodies sanctioning athletes from the two countries in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The move came after the International Olympic Committee recommended all sports ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing.

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"Anyone who knows me will understand that imposing sanctions on athletes because of the actions of their government goes against the grain," said World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.

"I have railed against the practice of politicians targeting athletes and sport to make political points when other sectors continue about their business.

"This is different, as governments, business and other international organisations have imposed sanctions and measures against Russia across all sectors.

Belarus is included in the sanctions because it has been a key staging area for Russian troops.

This is how other sports have responded:

Badminton

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has banned all athletes and officials representing Russia and Belarus.

The decision follows the cancellation of all BWF events which should have taken place in the two countries and represents a step up from its previous ban on Russian and Belarusian flags and anthems.

Basketball

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) said it would ban Russian athletes and officials from its competitions until further notice.

FIBA's top board will meet on March 25 to discuss whether to take further measures.

Euroleague Basketball suspended Russian teams CSKA Moscow, UNICS Kazan, Zenit St Petersburg, and Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar.

It also froze its sponsorship deal with Russia's VTB Bank.

Biathlon

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) said it would not allow athletes to represent Russia and Belarus but would invite individual athletes from these countries to compete as neutrals.

Climbing

The International Sport Climbing Federation (IFSC) suspended the Boulder and Speed World Cup scheduled for April in Moscow.

It plans to relocate the event.

Curling

The World Curling Federation proposed the introduction of a new rule which, if approved, would allow the federation to ban Russia from the upcoming World Championships.

It had previously resolved to move the 2022 European Curling Championship away from Russian city Perm.

Equestrian

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) executive board called for all international events to be removed from Russia and Belarus.

Fencing

The International Fencing Federation (FIE) said it had implemented the IOC's recommendation from February 25 to move or cancel events in Russia and Belarus, adding that further discussions on the matter were taking place.

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov resigned from his post as FIE president, citing European Union restrictions following Russia's invasion.

Gymnastics

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) cancelled all its events in Russia and Belarus, adding it would not allocate other events to the two countries until further notice.

"The Russian and Belarusian national flags must not be displayed, and the Russian and Belarusian anthems must not be played at any FIG-sanctioned events until further notice," it said.

Field hockey

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) excluded Russia from the Hockey Women's Junior World Cup, which will take place in April in South Africa.

Figure skating

The International Skating Union said Russian and Belarusian skaters could no longer be invited or allowed to take part in international ice skating competitions.

Ice hockey

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) banned Russian and Belarusian national teams and clubs from its competitions until further notice.

It also revoked Russia's hosting rights to the 2023 World Junior Championship and will look for a new host in the next months.

Judo

The International Judo Federation (IJF) cancelled the Grand Slam in Kazan, Russia, which should have taken place in May.

It also suspended Russian President Vladimir Putin's status as honorary president and ambassador of the IJF.

Karate

The World Karate Federation said it would relocate the 2022 Karate1-Premier League, originally schedule to take place in Moscow in October, to a new location.

Modern pentathlon

The international modern pentathlon union (UIPM) said it would not allow Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials to take part in its competitions.

Motor racing

Formula 1 said it would not race in Russia this season, saying it was "impossible" to do so after the country invaded neighbouring Ukraine.

The grand prix scheduled for September 25 at Sochi's Olympic park will be dropped from the calendar for the first time since it debuted in 2014.

Motorsport's governing body FIA condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine but said Russian and Belarusian drivers could compete in a neutral capacity, as long as they committed to its principles of peace and political neutrality.

Rowing

World Rowing banned Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from its international competitions until further notice.

Rugby union

World Rugby banned Russia and Belarus from all international rugby and cross-border club rugby activities until further notice.

It also suspended the World Rugby membership of the rugby union of Russia until further notice.

Skiing

The International Skiing Federation (FIS) said Russian and Belarusian athletes would not participate in its competitions for the rest of the 2021-2022 season.

It also cancelled the remaining 2021-2022 events that were initially meant to take place in Russia.

Soccer

FIFA and UEFA suspended Russia's national teams and clubs from international football, a move which makes it likely that Russia will be excluded from this year's World Cup and the women's Euro 2020 tournament.

Surfing

The International Surfing Association (ISA) said no athletes and officials from Russia would be invited to participate or attend its events until further notice.

Squash

The World Squash Federation said it would relocate the 2022 World Junior Championship from St Petersburg to a different location.

Swimming

Swimming's global governing body FINA called off the World Junior Swimming Championships that were to take place in Kazan, Russia.

Taekwondo

World Taekwondo said no Russian or Belarusian flags and anthems would be displayed and played at its events, adding it would not also organise nor recognise events in Russia and Belarus.

It also revoked the honorary ninth dan black belt conferred to Mr Putin in November 2013.

Tennis

Tennis's international governing bodies said Russian and Belarusian players could continue to compete in international events and the grand slams, but not under the name or flag of their nations.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) cancelled all of its events in Russia and Belarus.

It also suspended the countries' ITF memberships, banning their federations from ITF international team competitions,  including the Davis Cup, until further notice.

Volleyball

World volleyball's governing body FIVB said all Russian and Belarusian teams, clubs, officials, and athletes were ineligible to participate in international and continental events until further notice.

Reuters