Russian hockey competition linked to war in Ukraine ending
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian hockey competition linked to war in Ukraine ending

Associated Press  

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Russia and Belarus won’t be allowed to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues, the group’s president said Sunday. “I hope Russia and Belarus will come back as soon as possible, because it will mean the war is over,” Tardif said during a news conference held on the final day of the women’s world hockey championships being held in the Toronto suburbs. “And nobody knows how long it’s going to take.” Russian men’s and women’s hockey players last competed under the Russian Olympic Committee banner at the 2022 Beijing Games, which concluded shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine. The Russian Hockey Federation dismissed the IIHF’s security concerns as a “contrived reason” to keep its teams out of competition.

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Russian skaters allowed to compete as neutrals at Winter Olympics 2026
3 days, 21 hours ago

Russian skaters allowed to compete as neutrals at Winter Olympics 2026

The Hindu  

Russians will be able to qualify for the ice skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics as neutral athletes, the sport’s governing body said on Friday. The International Skating Union announced “a pathway to allow a limited number of individual neutral athletes to participate under strict conditions in designated Olympic qualifying events for the 2025/26 season”. “Recognising that competing in …

Ukraine’s Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — The head of Ukraine’s Olympic delegation touted the limited numbers of Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics — who must compete as neutrals — as war between the two countries grinds on for a third year. The Russian wrestling federation objected to the International Olympic Committee’s choice of which wrestlers to invite, saying the bouts would be incomplete …

How many Russian athletes will take part in Paris 2024 Olympics?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

How many Russian athletes will take part in Paris 2024 Olympics?

The Hindu  

Only 16 Russians and 17 Belarusians have accepted invitations to compete under a neutral banner at the Paris Olympics, according to a latest count on Tuesday. The four Russian judokas invited declined en masse, as did the wrestlers - even though the IOC still lists Shamil Mamedov as coming to Paris - after their federations denounced the “non-sporting principle of …

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
6 months, 1 week ago

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Hindustan Times  

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday. The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower in Paris Five sports — though not tennis, swimming or judo — were assessed by an International Olympic …

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
6 months, 1 week ago

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Associated Press  

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday. Five sports — though not tennis, swimming or judo — were assessed by an International Olympic Committee panel judging if athletes had expressed support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine or had …

Dozens of Russian athletes are likely to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Will Moscow let them go?
8 months, 1 week ago

Dozens of Russian athletes are likely to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Will Moscow let them go?

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear whether any athletes from Russia who are expected to qualify will actually go. Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the rules and asked the Russian Olympic Committee and the Sports Ministry to submit recommendations on whether the country’s athletes should compete in Paris. In …

U.S.-Canada world championship final is no guarantee as competitive gap in women’s hockey closes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S.-Canada world championship final is no guarantee as competitive gap in women’s hockey closes

Associated Press  

Fond as Hilary Knight is of the fierce women’s hockey rivalry between the United States and Canada, the 34-year-old has watched her sport’s international growth enough to realize the decades-long era of North American dominance might finally be coming to close. “And that’s why you really have to take this tournament one game at a time because nothing’s guaranteed.” There’s …

Russian, Belarusian athletes will not take part in Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: IOC
9 months ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes will not take part in Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: IOC

The Hindu  

Olympic chiefs announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer’s Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony. Individual Neutral Athletes from either country “will not participate in the parade of delegations and teams during the opening ceremony since they are individual athletes”, IOC director James Macleod said …

'As few as 40 Russian athletes could compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics,' claims IOC boss John Coates and 'will not take part in team sports' because of sanctions put in place due to the Ukraine war
9 months, 1 week ago

'As few as 40 Russian athletes could compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics,' claims IOC boss John Coates and 'will not take part in team sports' because of sanctions put in place due to the Ukraine war

Daily Mail  

There could be as few as 40 Russian athletes competing as neutrals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, according to International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates. IOC vice-president John Coates claimed that 'there could be as few as 40 Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics' Sanctions have been put in place on Russian and Belarusian athletes due to the …

Paris Olympics 2024 could feature only 40 Russian athletes, says IOC
9 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 could feature only 40 Russian athletes, says IOC

The Hindu  

Senior International Olympic Committee Vice-President John Coates is unsure how many Russian athletes will compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Games, but thinks reports that it might be as low as 40 could be close to the mark. The inclusion of the neutral athletes remains a contentious issue, with Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba describing December’s decision to allow …

Russia and Belarus barred from ice hockey world championships for 1 more year through 2025 season
10 months, 1 week ago

Russia and Belarus barred from ice hockey world championships for 1 more year through 2025 season

Associated Press  

ZURICH — Russia and Belarus will be excluded from the ice hockey world championships for another year through the 2024-25 season, the sport’s governing body said Monday, citing security risks during the military invasion of Ukraine. The International Ice Hockey Federation said “it is not yet safe to reincorporate the Russian and Belarusian teams back into IIHF competitions.” The latest …

NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since ’14
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since ’14

Associated Press  

TORONTO — NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade. “And especially to commit to two different Olympics, I think that’ll be great.” Milan, barring another unforeseen circumstance like the pandemic that caused players to miss Beijing in 2022, will be the first Olympics for a generation of stars led by Canadians …

Israel can't compete in ice hockey championships owing to security concerns, says IIHF
11 months, 1 week ago

Israel can't compete in ice hockey championships owing to security concerns, says IIHF

Firstpost  

Israel has been restricted by the International Ice Hockey Federation from competing in its world championship event. “The ruling council has decided to restrict Israeli National Team from participating in IIHF Championships until the safety and well-being of all participants can be assured,” the Internal Ice Hockey Federation said in a statement. IIHF further said the council has taken the …

Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games
1 year ago

Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned the International Olympic Committee rules mandating Russian athletes compete at the Paris Olympics as neutrals. “I’ve always said that athletes train for years and that they need to be given the opportunity to compete at the largest competitions, including the Olympic Games,” Putin said. And therefore in principle I supported our athletes going …

Olympics-Paris 2024 will ‘welcome’ neutral Russia and Belarus athletes - Estanguet
1 year ago

Olympics-Paris 2024 will ‘welcome’ neutral Russia and Belarus athletes - Estanguet

The Hindu  

The Paris 2024 Olympics will welcome neutral Russian and Belarusian athletes at the event next year following the decision by the International Olympic Committee, the chief of the organising committee told Reuters on Tuesday. Russians and Belarusians who qualify in their sport for the Paris Games can take part as individual neutral athletes at the July 26-August 11 event without …

Paris Olympics: Kyiv says IOC allowing Russian athletes is ‘encouraging’ war in Ukraine
1 year ago

Paris Olympics: Kyiv says IOC allowing Russian athletes is ‘encouraging’ war in Ukraine

The Hindu  

Ukraine on Saturday criticised the decision of Olympic chiefs to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete next year as neutrals, outside of team events and if they do not actively support the invasion. “The members of the International Olympic Committee Executive Board who made this decision bear responsibility for encouraging Russia and Belarus to continue their armed aggression against …

IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status
1 year ago

IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the IOC said Friday, in a decision that removed the option of a blanket ban due to the invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee decision confirmed moves it started one year ago to reintegrate Russia and its military ally Belarus into global sports, and …

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC
1 year ago

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC

Al Jazeera  

The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee has given the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the games next year as neutrals, drawing the ire of Ukrainian officials. Russian and Belarusian athletes who qualify in their sport for the Paris 2024 Olympics will be …

IOC creates path for Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete as ‘Individual Neutral Athletes’ in 2024 Olympics
1 year ago

IOC creates path for Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete as ‘Individual Neutral Athletes’ in 2024 Olympics

New York Times  

The International Olympic Committee has created a path for athletes who hold Russian or Belarusian passports to compete in the 2024 Olympics, the organization announced Friday. The athletes, who have qualified for the Paris Games “through the existing qualification systems of the International Federations on the field of play,” will compete as Individual Neutral Athletes under “strict eligibility conditions.” These …

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes at Olympics
1 year ago

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes at Olympics

Al Jazeera  

Athletes from both countries have faced sanctions in multiple sports but may be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Games under a neutral flag. Representatives of international sports federations and national Olympic committees have called for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be admitted under a neutral flag for the 2024 Games in Paris “as soon as possible”. The International …

IOC rejects Putin’s ‘ethnic discrimination’ claims
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC rejects Putin’s ‘ethnic discrimination’ claims

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee on Friday firmly rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s allegation that it was using “ethnic discrimination” against Russian and Belarusian athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Games. Putin on Thursday slammed the IOC for potentially using the Games “as an instrument of political pressure towards those people who have nothing to do with politics.” RELATED | Putin …

Putin accuses IOC of using Olympics for politics and racism after Russia is banned from the Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin accuses IOC of using Olympics for politics and racism after Russia is banned from the Games

The Hindu  

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday lashed out at the International Olympic Committee for effectively suspending Russia from the Olympic movement, accusing it of using the Games as a tool of politics and racism. “Thanks to some of the leaders of the modern International Olympic Committee, we learned that an invitation to the Games is not an unconditional right of the …

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee over sport bodies in Ukraine
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee over sport bodies in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The move comes after the ROC incorporated sport bodies in four regions illegally annexed by Russia in eastern Ukraine. The Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended with immediate effect for recognising regional sport organisations from four territories annexed from Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee said. “The unilateral decision taken by the Russian Olympic Committee on 5 October 2023 to include, …

Russia says will not boycott 2024 Paris Olympics
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia says will not boycott 2024 Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Russia’s Olympic Committee has said Moscow would not be boycotting the 2024 Olympics in Paris and every Russian athlete was free to choose whether or not to take part under a neutral banner. “Boycotting the Games leads to nowhere,” Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov said in a briefing Thursday. Despite the ongoing conflict, the International Olympic Committee has recommended …

Coe says return of Russian athletes ‘unlikely’ before Paris Olympics
1 year, 4 months ago

Coe says return of Russian athletes ‘unlikely’ before Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Thursday it was “unlikely” that track and field athletes from Russia and Belarus would be welcomed back to competition before next year’s Paris Olympics. “I don’t have a crystal ball, I follow world events in the same way that you all do,” Coe told journalists after his re-election as head of track and field’s …

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics

The Hindu  

More Ukrainian athletes could be competing against Russian opponents in Olympic qualifying events after a change in policy. Ukraine’s government signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes,” a significant easing of its boycott policy a year before the Paris Olympics. The IOC favors allowing Russians …

Russians can qualify for Olympic spots in some sports. That doesn’t mean they’ll be allowed in Paris
1 year, 5 months ago

Russians can qualify for Olympic spots in some sports. That doesn’t mean they’ll be allowed in Paris

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — A year before the Paris Olympics, and nearly a year-and-a-half since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, officials governing many of the sports on the 2024 program are still split on how to treat Russian athletes. Most of the sports which have allowed Russians to return also followed IOC advice on its preferred name — “individual neutral athletes” — …

IOC’s Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes’ respectful conduct
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC’s Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes’ respectful conduct

The Hindu  

The key factor in weighing the IOC’s ultimate decision on letting Russians participate at the 2024 Paris Games is how well athletes behave in international competitions, the Olympic body’s president Thomas Bach said on Tuesday. “It’s too soon to draw final conclusions,” Bach said, adding “we have the responsibility not to punish athletes for the acts of their government.” The …

The IOC says it will not invite Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympics in Paris
1 year, 5 months ago

The IOC says it will not invite Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympics in Paris

NPR  

The IOC says it will not invite Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympics in Paris Enlarge this image toggle caption Matthias Schrader/AP Matthias Schrader/AP The teams from Russia and Belarus will not receive formal invitations to participate in next year's Olympic Games in Paris because of the two countries' aggression against Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee announced in a …

IOC cites support from 120 non-aligned nations to let Russians try to compete at Paris Olympics
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC cites support from 120 non-aligned nations to let Russians try to compete at Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee cited support from 120 nations on Friday for its moves toward letting some Russian and Belarusian athletes qualify for the Paris Olympics. The declaration by the Azerbaijan-chaired Non-Aligned Movement of nations said it “would be a strong symbol of unity of humanity” if all 206 national Olympic teams compete in Paris next year. READ | IOC …

Czechs ban all Russian athletes from local competitions
1 year, 5 months ago

Czechs ban all Russian athletes from local competitions

The Hindu  

The Czech government said late on Wednesday it had banned all athletes representing Russia from taking part in local competitions as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continued. The government said it banned “the participation of individual athletes and sports teams representing the Russian Federation in sports competitions and games organised on Czech soil”. The Czech Olympic Committee said earlier this …

Ukrainian athletes should have chance to qualify for Paris Games: IOC
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukrainian athletes should have chance to qualify for Paris Games: IOC

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday appealed to Ukraine to give its athletes the chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics despite a partial ban on competing against Russian and Belarusian athletes. IOC President Thomas Bach said the Olympic body would support “every Ukrainian athlete” who wanted to take part in Olympic qualifying events in their respective sport. “We …

BWF Could Permit Russians, Belarusians to Return From Ban as Neutral Athletes
1 year, 6 months ago

BWF Could Permit Russians, Belarusians to Return From Ban as Neutral Athletes

News 18  

Badminton’s governing body paved the way Wednesday for Russian and Belarusian players to return to competition as neutrals after they were banned over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Badminton World Federation barred Russian and Belarusian players in March last year and in April extended the ban as Moscow’s assault on Ukraine stretched into a second year. But on Wednesday the BWF …

Russia, Belarus have Paralympic membership suspension overturned, but athletes still barred
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia, Belarus have Paralympic membership suspension overturned, but athletes still barred

The Hindu  

Russia and its ally Belarus have had their suspension from membership of the International Paralympic Committee overturned on appeal but their athletes remain barred from competing in IPC-run events. The IPC said on Friday that its independent appeals tribunal had ruled that the IPC membership should have considered more evidence before voting to suspend the two countries’ national Paralympic organizations …

Russian, Belarusian cyclists allowed to return as neutrals
1 year, 7 months ago

Russian, Belarusian cyclists allowed to return as neutrals

The Hindu  

Russian and Belarusian cyclists will be allowed to compete in international competitions as neutrals after being banned last year, the sport’s governing body, Union Cycliste Internationale said on Wednesday. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in which Belarus has been used as a staging post, most international sports federations adopted recommendations by the International Olympic Committee to ban …

Watch: Council of Europe hold hearing on Russian athletes participating in Olympics
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Council of Europe hold hearing on Russian athletes participating in Olympics

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

UK and France demand ban on Russia, Belarus state-funded athletes
1 year, 7 months ago

UK and France demand ban on Russia, Belarus state-funded athletes

Al Jazeera  

British and French sports ministers challenge IOC’s plan to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutrals. The United Kingdom and France’s sports ministers have insisted that Russian and Belarusian athletes must never compete as neutrals as recommended by the International Olympic Committee because they could still be funded by their governments. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow …

IOC stance on Russians, Belarusians ‘confusing’ - Swiatek
1 year, 8 months ago

IOC stance on Russians, Belarusians ‘confusing’ - Swiatek

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee’s recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to international competition as neutrals is “confusing” because Ukraine is still under attack, tennis world number one Iga Swiatek said. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow launched the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but is now eager to see athletes come back across all …

Russia excluded from men’s basketball at Paris Olympics
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia excluded from men’s basketball at Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Russia has been excluded from qualification for the men’s Olympic basketball tournament in Paris next year, basketball’s international governing body FIBA said Tuesday. The decision was widely expected since FIBA suspended Russia’s teams from international play shortly after the invasion of Ukraine last year. The International Olympic Committee favours allowing individual athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus to compete …

Russia excluded from men’s basketball at 2024 Olympics
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia excluded from men’s basketball at 2024 Olympics

Associated Press  

MIES, Switzerland — Russia has been excluded from qualification for the men’s Olympic basketball tournament in Paris next year, basketball’s international governing body FIBA said Tuesday. The decision was widely expected since FIBA has suspended Russia’s teams from international play since shortly after the invasion of Ukraine last year. The International Olympic Committee favors allowing individual athletes from Russia and …

Ukraine bans its national teams from competing with Russians and Belarusians
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine bans its national teams from competing with Russians and Belarusians

ABC  

Ukraine has banned its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events that include competitors from Russia and Belarus. Key points: The decision comes after the IOC allowed for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals Some Ukraine athletes have criticised the ban The decree was published on the Sports Ministry's website Thursday night The decision …

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies
1 year, 8 months ago

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday that it would oppose a move by the Ukrainian government to strip national sports governing bodies of their national status if their athletes compete against Russians or Belarusians. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but last week said it recommended allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes …

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

The Hindu  

The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee recommended on Tuesday that sports federations allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. There was no clarification on how Ukraine’s approach might affect tennis, where individual Russians …

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee recommended Tuesday that sports federations allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. There was no clarification on how Ukraine’s approach might affect tennis, where …

Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris Olympics qualifiers
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris Olympics qualifiers

ABC  

Ukrainian athletes will not be allowed to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, the country's government has said. Key points: The IOC issued recommendations for the gradual return to international competition for Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals Athletes from the two countries have been banned from most elite …

IOC: Governments’ criticism of Russia return to sport is deplorable
1 year, 8 months ago

IOC: Governments’ criticism of Russia return to sport is deplorable

The Hindu  

Criticism by some European governments of a plan to see a full return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sport is deplorable and cuts into the autonomy of sport, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Thursday. The IOC on Wednesday issued a set of recommendations for international sports federations that will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to …

Criticism of Russia, Belarus return to sport ‘deplorable’: IOC
1 year, 8 months ago

Criticism of Russia, Belarus return to sport ‘deplorable’: IOC

Al Jazeera  

Several governments criticised the IOC’s plan for for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in world sport again. The president of the International Olympic Committee has slammed European governments’ reaction to a plan to reinstate Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sport despite a ban over the invasion of Ukraine. Governments in Ukraine, Poland, the United Kingdom and the Czech …

Bach wrong on Russian participation, says Ukrainian tennis player Kostyuk
1 year, 8 months ago

Bach wrong on Russian participation, says Ukrainian tennis player Kostyuk

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was wrong to argue that Russian and Belarus athletes can return to international competitions because they already compete without friction in some sports, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk said on Wednesday. “My game was mentioned by Bach,” Kostyuk said in a conference call with Olympic champions and other international athletes who oppose the readmission …

IOC details advice to let Russia, Belarus athletes return
1 year, 8 months ago

IOC details advice to let Russia, Belarus athletes return

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Some Russian athletes can soon return to international sports, although their status for next year’s Paris Olympics is still up in the air. “There is definitely discrimination in this,” veteran Russian gymnastics coach Valentina Rodionenko said in comments reported by RIA Novosti, adding that with “conditions like these, they understand very well that Russia itself will not agree …

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