IOC stance on Russians, Belarusians ‘confusing’ - Swiatek
1 year, 11 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 sports and have a chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. It’s heartbreaking.” Poland’s Swiatek, who wears a Ukrainian flag on her cap during matches, has previously said tennis missed an opportunity to send a strong message to Moscow by failing to impose a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus. “I just hope no matter what the decisions is going to be, the sport will be able to kind of put people together and not separate them,” Swiatek added.

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Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia after Kokkinakis reportedly played there
2 months, 1 week ago

Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia after Kokkinakis reportedly played there

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition event in St. Petersburg nearly two months ago. The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported Friday that Kokkinakis defied advice from Tennis Australia not to play in the Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 …

World swim body eases rules on approved Russians competing in relays and some team events
4 months, 1 week ago

World swim body eases rules on approved Russians competing in relays and some team events

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Aquatics governing body of swimming has eased rules that now allow approved athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in team events at international meetings. World Aquatics confirmed Thursday that its ruling bureau has updated competition rules that will let athletes who have been competing as neutrals in individual events during the invasion of Ukraine …

Russian athletes navigate hostile environment as 'neutrals' at Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian athletes navigate hostile environment as 'neutrals' at Paris Olympics

Firstpost  

Russian athletes are competing in the Paris Olympics under the designation “Individual Neutral Athletes,” facing a challenging and hostile environment due to their country’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine. REUTERS/File Photo Rarely on the podium and barred from the opening ceremony, the 15 Russians competing at the Paris Olympics have an uneasy status as “Individual Neutral Athletes" following Russia’s 2022 invasion …

Ukraine’s Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics
8 months 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?
8 months, 3 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 …

Amid war and grief, Ukrainian athletes vie for a spot on the Olympic team
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Amid war and grief, Ukrainian athletes vie for a spot on the Olympic team

CNN  

Lviv, Ukraine CNN — Kateryna Tabashnyk couldn’t hold back her tears – not necessarily because her attempt to qualify for her first Olympics had fallen short, but because she was now reflecting on all the grief and pain of the past two-and-a-half years. It’s nice to know this.” Having already qualified for the Olympics, a minor injury prevented Tkachuk from …

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Paris Olympics: Some Russians make the cut but others fail vetting process
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Some Russians make the cut but others fail vetting process

The Hindu  

The first batch of Russian and Belarusian athletes have been cleared to compete at next month’s Paris Olympics, with a total of 25 making the cut but others failing an International Olympic Committee vetting process over the war in Ukraine, the IOC said on Saturday. The IOC said that in some sports Russia and Belarus would have athletes to fill …

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
9 months, 2 weeks 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?
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

UK government backs Russian athletes to compete as neutrals for Olympics
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UK government backs Russian athletes to compete as neutrals for Olympics

The Independent  

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

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

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris
1 year ago

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris

Associated Press  

BONN, Germany — Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year’s Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals. The International Paralympic Committee set limits on athletes from the two countries which are stricter than those detailed by the International Olympic Committee for the Paris Games that open one month …

World Aquatics stands by its strict Russia policy for Paris Olympics
1 year, 1 month ago

World Aquatics stands by its strict Russia policy for Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

World Aquatics is standing by its strict criteria for Russian and Belarusian swimmers to return to international competition - even if it means some of the world’s best from the two countries boycott the Paris Olympics. Swimming’s global governing body approved the return of Russian and Belarusian participants last September after banning them following Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. …

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russian athletes’ participation still an Uncertainty
1 year, 2 months ago

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russian athletes’ participation still an Uncertainty

The Hindu  

With just six months to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear if Russians will be competing and, if so, how many. Russians are qualifying for Olympic spots as “neutral athletes” in combat events such as judo and wrestling, but not in some of the Games’ highest-profile events like track and field, swimming and gymnastics. Ukrainian athletes are …

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russians are qualifying in some sports and absent in others
1 year, 2 months ago

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russians are qualifying in some sports and absent in others

Associated Press  

With just six months to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear if Russians will be competing and, if so, how many. Russians are qualifying for Olympic spots as “neutral athletes” in combat events such as judo and wrestling, but not in some of the Games’ highest-profile events like track and field, swimming and gymnastics. Ukrainian athletes are …

Ukrainian tennis player, 16, is forced to apologise after shaking hands with her Russian opponent at the Australian Open, sparking condemnation in her war-torn country
1 year, 2 months ago

Ukrainian tennis player, 16, is forced to apologise after shaking hands with her Russian opponent at the Australian Open, sparking condemnation in her war-torn country

Daily Mail  

A Ukrainian teenage tennis star has been forced to apologise after shaking hands with her Russian opponent at the Australian open. The Ukraine Tennis Federation called it an 'unpleasant incident', reiterating its position that 'Ukrainian tennis players not hold handshakes with representatives of aggressor countries'. 16-year-old Yelyzaveta Kotliar is being investigated by her own country over her post-match handshake with …

Paris Olympics: Kyiv says IOC allowing Russian athletes is ‘encouraging’ war in Ukraine
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals at Paris 2024 Olympics
1 year, 3 months ago

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Independent  

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Russian, Belarusian athletes to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals, IOC confirms
1 year, 3 months ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals, IOC confirms

Hindustan Times  

Russian and Belarusian athletes who qualify in their sport for the Paris 2024 Olympics can take part as neutrals without flags, emblems or anthems at the event next year, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday. The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year The athletes had initially been banned from competing …

IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

No penalties for players taking part in Russian exhibition event: WTA
1 year, 4 months ago

No penalties for players taking part in Russian exhibition event: WTA

The Hindu  

The WTA said that while it does not support an exhibition event being held in Russia this weekend players who take part in it will not be sanctioned. The second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament will be held from Dec. 1-3 in St. Petersburg and features players from both the WTA and men’s ATP Tour. Among the WTA …

IOC hits back at Putin claim of “ethnic discrimination” against Russia’s potential Olympic athletes
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC hits back at Putin claim of “ethnic discrimination” against Russia’s potential Olympic athletes

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee dismissed on Friday claims by Russian President Vladimir Putin of “ethnic discrimination” against athletes who are excluded from international sport. The IOC has advised sports bodies this year to vet Russian athletes for returning to compete as neutral individuals without a national identity ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics while continuing to exclude …

IOC rejects Putin’s ‘ethnic discrimination’ claims
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension

The Independent  

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Russian athletes won’t be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country’s suspension
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian athletes won’t be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country’s suspension

Associated Press  

MUMBAI, India — Russian athletes can be directly invited to next year’s Paris Games despite the suspension of their country’s Olympic committee, the IOC said Friday. International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach commented on the issue a day after the Russian Olympic Committee was suspended for violating the territorial integrity of its Ukrainian counterpart by unilaterally adding sports councils in …

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee for including annexed Ukraine territories
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee for including annexed Ukraine territories

The Independent  

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IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions

The Hindu  

After nearly 20 months of waging war in Ukraine, Russia was suspended by the IOC on Thursday for a land grab in sports administration. The International Olympic Committee's executive board imposed the suspension on the Russian Olympic Committee for a breach of the Olympic Charter — a book of rules and principles for international sports bodies — by incorporating sports …

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions

The Hindu  

After nearly 20 months of waging war in Ukraine, Russia was suspended by the IOC on Thursday for a land grab in sports administration. The International Olympic Committee’s executive board imposed the suspension on the Russian Olympic Committee for a breach of the Olympic Charter — a book of rules and principles for international sports bodies — by incorporating sports …

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions

Associated Press  

GENEVA — After nearly 20 months of waging war in Ukraine, Russia was suspended by the IOC on Thursday for a land grab in sports administration. The International Olympic Committee’s executive board imposed the suspension on the Russian Olympic Committee for a breach of the Olympic Charter — a book of rules and principles for international sports bodies — by …

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee over sport bodies in Ukraine
1 year, 5 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 Olympic chief fuming over ‘unacceptable’ Asian Games exclusion
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia Olympic chief fuming over ‘unacceptable’ Asian Games exclusion

The Independent  

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World Aquatics lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian swimmers
1 year, 6 months ago

World Aquatics lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian swimmers

The Hindu  

Russian and Belarusian swimmers will be permitted to take part in international competitions as neutrals following a decision by World Aquatics, the global swimming federation, to lift the current ban. “Following extensive consultation and deliberations”, World Aquatics decided “unanimously” on a set of criteria allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to “participate in future World Aquatics competitions as neutral individual athletes”, …

Russian, Belarusian players allowed to compete as neutrals from February, says BWF
1 year, 7 months ago

Russian, Belarusian players allowed to compete as neutrals from February, says BWF

The Hindu  

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete as “individual neutral athletes” at events sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation from next February, the sport’s governing body said on Tuesday. The BWF Council voted to approve a regulatory framework to allow athletes with Russian and Belarusian passports to compete as neutrals, beginning February 26, 2024. “BWF has worked closely …

Coe says return of Russian athletes ‘unlikely’ before Paris Olympics
1 year, 7 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 …

A Belarusian sprinter who was forced out of the Tokyo Olympics has been cleared to race for Poland
1 year, 7 months ago

A Belarusian sprinter who was forced out of the Tokyo Olympics has been cleared to race for Poland

Associated Press  

MONACO — Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, the Belarusian sprinter whose team tried to force her out of the Tokyo Olympics, has been declared eligible to represent Poland ahead of the upcoming world championships. Tsimanouskaya’s profile on the website of World Athletics, track and field’s governing body, was updated Monday with a note that she became eligible to compete for Poland the day …

Russian, Belarusian players denied entry for Prague WTA event
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian, Belarusian players denied entry for Prague WTA event

The Hindu  

Czech police stopped a Russian tennis player from entering the country ahead of the WTA Prague Open tournament, organisers said on Friday, as a new government resolution banning athletes from Russia or Belarus caused the event to scratch other competitors. Tournament director Miroslav Maly said police had stopped one Prague Open participant from entering the country on Thursday and organisers …

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics
1 year, 8 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 …

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics
1 year, 8 months ago

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

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — 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 …

Russians can qualify for Olympic spots in some sports. That doesn’t mean they’ll be allowed in Paris
1 year, 8 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” — …

Russian, Belarusian gymnasts allowed to compete as neutrals from January, says FIG
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian, Belarusian gymnasts allowed to compete as neutrals from January, says FIG

The Hindu  

Russian and Belarusian gymnasts will be allowed to compete as “individual neutral athletes” at events organised by the governing body from next January, the International Gymnastics Federation said on Wednesday. The FIG Executive Committee decided that Russian and Belarusian gymnasts may compete as long as they are not associated with their countries’ gymnastics federations, their national federations and Olympic committees. …

IOC’s Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes’ respectful conduct
1 year, 8 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 …

Ukrainian boxer fights through the challenges of war on her way to the Paris Olympics
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukrainian boxer fights through the challenges of war on her way to the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — In a modest gym in the heart of Kyiv, boxer Anna Lysenko dedicates long hours preparing for next year’s Paris Olympics despite the unsettling sounds of explosions booming outside. Despite the neutral flag, she said, the athletes “are citizens of their own country, they represent it.” The IOC took a tough position on Russia within days of …

Timeline of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine controversy at Wimbledon 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Timeline of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine controversy at Wimbledon 2023

The Independent  

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Hugs, handshakes and blanking your opponent: How geopolitics is impacting Wimbledon
1 year, 8 months ago

Hugs, handshakes and blanking your opponent: How geopolitics is impacting Wimbledon

New York Times  

Another day at Wimbledon, another set of geopolitical issues to navigate. A day after that non-handshake, Azarenka’s compatriot and No 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka said that crowds should be forewarned that this will happen involving Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian players, something Svitolina also called for. And following Svitolina and Swiatek onto Centre Court on Tuesday was a Russian player, Andrey …

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