Russia's athletics federation is pursuing legal action against World Athletics, spearheaded by lawsuits filed with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. According to world championship gold medalist Olga Bogoslovskaya, the primary goal of these suits is to pressure World Athletics president Sebastian Coe. The aim is to encourage a shift in policy, mirroring other international federations that have begun allowing Russian athletes to compete. Bogoslovskaya suggests Russia believes its chances of success are substantial, characterizing them as “very, very high.” The lawsuits seek a partial or full reinstatement of Russian athletes to international competitions. This legal challenge reflects Russia’s ongoing efforts to overcome competitive bans imposed in response to doping scandals. The outcome could significantly impact Russia's participation in future athletic events.