# Russian karate athletes expelled from Poland

Fifteen Russian and Belarusian karate athletes were detained by Polish border officials. They were likely preparing for a world championship in Belsk-Byla. Polish authorities say their tourist visas did not match stated purposes.

https://meduza.io/news/2026/10/20/rossiyskih-karatistov-vydvorili-iz-polshi-oni-hoteli-popast-na-pervenstvo-mira-kuda-ih-ne-dopustila-polskaya-storona-i-v-ehali-s-turisticheskimi-vizami

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Created: 2026-10-26T23:57:07.744291+00:00

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Original source: https://meduza.io/news/2026/10/20/rossiyskih-karatistov-vydvorili-iz-polshi-oni-hoteli-popast-na-pervenstvo-mira-kuda-ih-ne-dopustila-polskaya-storona-i-v-ehali-s-turisticheskimi-vizami