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WDSF Presidium Approves Operating Policy Amendments Concerning the Removal of Restrictions on Belarusian Participants

20/05/2026

The WDSF Presidium has amended its Operating Policy to remove the neutrality regime and participation restrictions for Belarusian athletes and officials, in full alignment with updated IOC guidance.

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B-Boy Hiro10 Selected as IOC Athlete Role Model for Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026: "Breaking Transcends Winning or Losing"

19/05/2026

Japanese Olympic B-Boy Hiro10 is officially selected as an IOC Athlete Role Model for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Read his exclusive interview.

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More Than 1,300 Athletes Turn Novi Sad Into the Epicentre of European Stage and Disco Dance

18/05/2026

Over 1,300 athletes gathered in Novi Sad for the 2026 WDSF European Championships in Stage and Disco Dance. Discover the highlights, quotes and top results.

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ITA Monthly Webinar: Registration Open for May Session on Intelligence & Investigations

15/05/2026

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) is pleased to share that registration is now open for the International Testing Agency’s (ITA) monthly webinar taking place 21st May 2026, as part of its ongoing clean sport education programme.

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Celebrating 69 Years of the World DanceSport Federation

12/05/2026

The World DanceSport Federation marks 69 years since its foundation in 1957, celebrating a shared journey shaped by athletes, officials, organisers and the global DanceSport community. This anniversary reflects the growth of DanceSport as an international discipline built on connection, expression and cultural exchange. As WDSF honours its history, it also reaffirms its commitment to the continued development and future of the sport worldwide.

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“My Name Is Andrea Pulikkottil”: Writing India’s First Chapter in WDSF Solo Latin

11/05/2026

Andrea Pulikkottil has become the first Indian woman to compete in WDSF Solo Latin, marking a milestone for DanceSport in India. Born in Thrissur, Kerala, she has built her career through determination despite limited local infrastructure, combining competitive ambitions with her work in dance and expressive arts therapy. Her journey reflects the growing global reach of WDSF and the expanding opportunities created by Solo disciplines, particularly for women.

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IOC updates recommendations regarding Belarusian athletes; WDSF Presidium reviewing implementation

08/05/2026

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) takes note of the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to no longer recommend any restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes, including teams, in competitions governed by International Federations and international sports event organisers.

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Jasna Zivaljevic on welcoming Europe’s DanceSport community to Novi Sad for 2026 WDSF European Championships in Stage and Disco Dance

06/05/2026

As Novi Sad enters the final stretch before hosting the 2026 WDSF European Championships in Stage and Disco Dance, anticipation is building across Serbia and the wider European DanceSport community.

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