Badminton federation extends ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes
1 year, 8 months ago

Badminton federation extends ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes

The Hindu  

The Badminton World Federation has maintained its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes participating in international tournaments, the governing body said on Thursday. The BWF first banned Russian and Belarusian athletes in March last year after Russia invaded Ukraine, initially using its ally Belarus as a staging ground in what Russia called a “special military operation”. The BWF’s decision comes despite the International Olympic Committee recommending last month that athletes from Russia and Belarus be allowed to return to competition as neutrals, providing they did not support the war or were not affiliated to the military. “BWF continues to express unwavering support to the people of Ukraine, and the Ukrainian badminton community, and we strongly condemn the invasion of Ukraine, which works against BWF’s core values and our objective to obtain peace.” Singles and doubles qualification in badminton for next year’s Olympics in Paris will be based on results achieved in tournaments between May 1, 2023 and April 28, 2024.

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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 …

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

World Aquatics lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian swimmers
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

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” — …

Wimbledon Championships: Why Were Russians and Belarusians Banned Last Year but Allowed to Compete in 2023?
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon Championships: Why Were Russians and Belarusians Banned Last Year but Allowed to Compete in 2023?

News 18  

Russian and Belarusian players were banned from Wimbledon in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine but they will be allowed to compete as neutrals this year after the All England Lawn Tennis Club lifted its ban. Russian and Belarusian players were banned from international team competitions following the invasion, which Moscow describes as a “special military operation”, but the ATP …

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 …

Kasatkina thankful Russian players still able to compete in tennis
1 year, 7 months ago

Kasatkina thankful Russian players still able to compete in tennis

The Hindu  

Daria Kasatkina said she is thankful that Russian tennis players are still able to compete in international tournaments while other sports have banned them due to the war in Ukraine. “I was really sad to miss Wimbledon last year - of course for a reason, but it still was painful,” Kasatkina told reporters after beating Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko at the …

Ukraine set to boycott judo worlds after Russians allowed
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine set to boycott judo worlds after Russians allowed

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ukraine is set to boycott the world judo championships next week after the International Judo Federation signaled it will allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to enter the event, a key Olympic qualifier. Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported Sunday that a boycott was planned, citing national team judo coach Vitaliy Dubrova, though he added lobbying efforts would also …

Russians and Belarusians have signed declarations to compete, says Wimbledon
1 year, 8 months ago

Russians and Belarusians have signed declarations to compete, says Wimbledon

India Today  

Several Russian and Belarusian players have already signed personal declarations that will clear them to compete as neutrals at this year's Wimbledon championships, the All England Club said on Tuesday. Wimbledon announced last month that it had lifted its ban which prevented athletes from the two countries playing last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Wimbledon and …

UK and France demand ban on Russia, Belarus state-funded athletes
1 year, 8 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 …

Pentathlon opts to welcome back Russians and Belarusians
1 year, 8 months ago

Pentathlon opts to welcome back Russians and Belarusians

The Hindu  

Modern pentathlon on Thursday became the latest Olympic sport to announce it was welcoming back Russians and Belarusians. The sport’s governing body announced that its executive committee had voted to lift the ban that followed the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. As Moscow’s assault on Ukraine stretches into a second year, the International Olympic Committee has recommended allowing athletes …

Badminton federation extends ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes
1 year, 8 months ago

Badminton federation extends ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes

Hindustan Times  

The Badminton World Federation has maintained its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes participating in international tournaments, the governing body said on Thursday. The BWF first banned Russian and Belarusian athletes in March last year after Russia invaded Ukraine, initially using its ally Belarus as a staging ground in what Russia called a "special military operation". The BWF's decision comes …

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 …

Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek
1 year, 8 months ago

Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek

The Hindu  

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 after the invasion of Ukraine, world number one Iga Swiatek said. Wimbledon banned players from the two countries last year after the invasion, which Moscow calls a “special military operation”, but said in March …

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 …

Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals
1 year, 8 months ago

Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year. The effect of being expelled from the tours, the LTA said, “would be very damaging and far reaching for the game in our country.” The ATP and WTA had also responded …

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 …

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players as ‘neutral’ athletes
1 year, 8 months ago

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players as ‘neutral’ athletes

The Hindu  

Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand Slam as ‘neutrals’ this year under certain conditions, having banned players from the two countries last year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, this year’s conditions include prohibiting “expressions of support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”, which Moscow calls a special military operation, and prohibiting entry by …

Table tennis plans to allow Russians back, on IOC advice
1 year, 8 months ago

Table tennis plans to allow Russians back, on IOC advice

The Hindu  

Russian players are set to return to table tennis events after the sport’s governing body on Thursday followed the International Olympic Committee’s advice to let them compete as neutrals. The decision by the International Table Tennis Federation paves the way for players from Russia and its ally Belarus to end a year-long exclusion from competitions during Russia’s war in Ukraine. …

IOC recommends return of Russian, Belarusian athletes as neutrals
1 year, 8 months ago

IOC recommends return of Russian, Belarusian athletes as neutrals

Al Jazeera  

The Olympic committee has recommended that Russians and Belarusians be allowed to compete as neutrals amid an ongoing ban in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee has recommended the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sporting events as neutrals, after they were banned from competitions in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last …

Russia doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out

Al Jazeera  

The Russian Athletics Federation has had its doping ban lifted but will still be excluded from international competition due to a ban over the war in Ukraine. World Athletics has voted to lift an eight-year doping ban on Russia, but the nation will remain excluded from international competition because of an ongoing separate ban over the invasion of Ukraine. “Council …

Wimbledon yet to decide on allowing Russian, Belarusian players this year
1 year, 9 months ago

Wimbledon yet to decide on allowing Russian, Belarusian players this year

The Hindu  

Wimbledon has still not taken a decision on the participation of Russian and Belarusian players at the grasscourt Grand Slam this year, organisers told Reuters on Friday, adding that they were continuing talks with key stakeholders. Two-times Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said this week he expected Wimbledon organisers to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the Grand Slam, …

Murray expects Russians and Belarusians to play at Wimbledon this year
1 year, 9 months ago

Murray expects Russians and Belarusians to play at Wimbledon this year

The Hindu  

Andy Murray said he expects Wimbledon organisers to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the Grand Slam this year after they were banned in 2022 following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The All England Lawn Tennis Club barred players from the two countries from competing the grasscourt major in response to what Russia called a “special military operation” in …

Andy Murray 'Won't go Nuts' if Wimbledon Scraps Russia Ban
1 year, 9 months ago

Andy Murray 'Won't go Nuts' if Wimbledon Scraps Russia Ban

News 18  

Andy Murray has said he will “not be going nuts” if Russian and Belarusian players are allowed to feature at this year’s Wimbledon, even though the British tennis great would have mixed emotions regarding their return. Murray, 35, received the ATP’s Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for 2022 after donating more than £500,000 in prize money to help children in Ukraine …

Wimbledon Could Scrap Ban on Russian and Belarussian Players, Say Reports
1 year, 9 months ago

Wimbledon Could Scrap Ban on Russian and Belarussian Players, Say Reports

News 18  

British tennis chiefs are set to abandon their controversial ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year’s Wimbledon championships, it was reported Friday. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, the UK’s governing Lawn Tennis Association came under pressure from the British government to impose a ban. However, it added players from those countries may need to sign …

Australia supports other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia supports other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban

The Hindu  

The Australian government said on Tuesday it was aligned with 34 other nations on the call for the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from its competitions, despite not being marked as a signatory to the statement. “As long as these fundamental issues and the substantial lack of clarity and concrete detail on a workable ‘neutrality’ model …

Six more Russians cleared as neutrals by World Athletics but war ban keeps them out
1 year, 10 months ago

Six more Russians cleared as neutrals by World Athletics but war ban keeps them out

The Hindu  

Six more Russians have been cleared by World Athletics to compete internationally as neutral athletes but they remain frozen out as their country is still banned from the sport following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago. The Russian Athletics Federation has been suspended since 2015 as a result of widespread doping and a state- Nikita Anishchenkov, Artem Chermoshanskiy, Maksim …

Billie Jean King urges Wimbledon to lift Russia, Belarus ban
1 year, 11 months ago

Billie Jean King urges Wimbledon to lift Russia, Belarus ban

The Hindu  

Tennis great Billie Jean King urged Wimbledon on Wednesday to lift its ban on Russian and Belarusian players, saying “life is too short”. Players from both countries were barred from the Grand Slam last year over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the tournament stripped of ranking points as a result. Just have them play and get their money.” Players from …

ITF Passes on Azerbaijan's Letter Regarding Karen Khachanov to Authorities
1 year, 11 months ago

ITF Passes on Azerbaijan's Letter Regarding Karen Khachanov to Authorities

News 18  

The International Tennis Federation said it has passed on the letter sent by the Azerbaijan Tennis Federation, which demanded action against Karen Khachanov after the Russian sent messages of support to the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh from the Australian Open to the tournament’s organisers. The Azerbaijan Tennis Federation demanded the ITF takes action against Khachanov, who reached the semi-finals of …

Wimbledon player ban changed ‘nothing’, says Sabalenka
1 year, 11 months ago

Wimbledon player ban changed ‘nothing’, says Sabalenka

The Hindu  

World number five Aryna Sabalenka said on Sunday that Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players last year achieved “nothing” and that she “really hoped” it would change course in 2023. Russian and Belarusian players, including Sabalenka, were eventually barred from Wimbledon with both the ATP and WTA -- the men’s and women’s governing bodies -- stripping the Grand Slam …

British tennis chiefs slam ATP over $1 million fine for Russia, Belarus player ban
2 years ago

British tennis chiefs slam ATP over $1 million fine for Russia, Belarus player ban

Firstpost  

It is also understood the LTA has been threatened with expulsion from the ATP Tour if it repeats the ban. London: British tennis chiefs said Wednesday they were “disappointed” at being fined $1 million by the Association of Tennis Professionals for banning Russian and Belarusian players from their events. Both the ATP and the Women’s Tennis Association stripped Wimbledon of …

Lawn Tennis Association fined for its ban on Russian and Belarusian players
2 years ago

Lawn Tennis Association fined for its ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The Independent  

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Russia was banned from Wimbledon. So how did a tennis player from Moscow end up winning the women's final?
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia was banned from Wimbledon. So how did a tennis player from Moscow end up winning the women's final?

ABC  

Elena Rybakina has made history as the first Kazakhstani player to win Wimbledon, where she faced Ons Jabeur, the first Tunisian, Arab or African player to reach the women's final in the Open era. Key points: Russian-born Elena Rybakina has been playing under the Kazakhstan flag since 2018 The oil-rich nation has recruited several Russian players in recent years Wimbledon …

West Urges Russia Removal From Sport Governing Boards
2 years, 5 months ago

West Urges Russia Removal From Sport Governing Boards

News 18  

Western powers on Tuesday called for international sport federations to remove state-affiliated Russians and Belarusians over the Ukraine invasion, after leading events already banned their athletes. In a joint statement, 35 nations from the West plus Japan and South Korea reiterated a March 8 call for no international sporting events to take place in Russia or Belarus and for their …

Ukraine boycotts judo Olympic qualifier as Russians compete
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine boycotts judo Olympic qualifier as Russians compete

Associated Press  

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — Ukraine has begun a boycott of international judo events because the Russian team was allowed to compete as Olympic qualification began on Friday. Until this week, Russia stayed away from international judo events citing what the IJF termed “logistics and safety” concerns, but it entered 24 athletes in the Grand Slam tournament in Mongolia which started on …

Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy
2 years, 6 months ago

Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy

The Hindu  

Badminton World Federation said on Thursday it has started a research process to help it make “evidence-based decisions” for its policy on the involvement of transgender athletes in the sport. “However, we acknowledge the recent recommendations of the IOC and have begun a sport-specific research and assessment process in order to make evidence-based decisions relevant to badminton that are fair …

Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy
2 years, 6 months ago

Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy

The Hindu  

Badminton World Federation said on Thursday it has started a research process to help it make "evidence-based decisions" for its policy on the involvement of transgender athletes in the sport. READ: FINA World Championships: US swimmer Alvarez faints in pool during competition, saved by coach "The BWF currently follows the UK government's transgender policy framework as a guideline to manage …

US Open lets Russian tennis players in after Wimbledon ban
2 years, 6 months ago

US Open lets Russian tennis players in after Wimbledon ban

Associated Press  

The U.S. Open will allow tennis players from Russia and Belarus to compete this year despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, which prompted Wimbledon to ban those athletes. U.S. Tennis Association CEO and Executive Director Lew Sherr, whose group runs the U.S. Open, said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that the USTA Board decided to …

Russians out of track worlds barring unexpected end to war
2 years, 6 months ago

Russians out of track worlds barring unexpected end to war

Associated Press  

Barring a sudden, unexpected end to the war in Ukraine, athletes from Russia and Belarus will be banned from next month’s track and field world championships, which marks the largest international sports event since the end of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Asked about the status of the Russians for the July 12-25 world championships in Eugene, Oregon, World Athletics …

Russians star in NHL playoffs as nation wages war in Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Russians star in NHL playoffs as nation wages war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

A little more than a mile from the United Nations, where Russia’s war in Ukraine is front and center, the crowd at Madison Square Garden chanted goaltender Igor Shesterkin’s name in the final moments of a playoff victory. The NHL said it was concerned about the well-being of players from Russia, adding, “We understand they and their families are being …

Wimbledon's ban on Russians is a mistake says Djokovic
2 years, 7 months ago

Wimbledon's ban on Russians is a mistake says Djokovic

The Hindu  

Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament following the invasion of Ukraine was wrong and lacked respect, world number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday. "On a personal level of course, without getting a chance to play and defend my 4,000 points from Australia and Wimbledon, I will drop them this year," said Djokovic. Djokovic, …

ATP & WTA Strips Ranking Points from Wimbledon Over Russia, Belarus Ban
2 years, 7 months ago

ATP & WTA Strips Ranking Points from Wimbledon Over Russia, Belarus Ban

The Quint  

Steve Simon, WTA Chairman, said in a statement: "As a result of the AELTC's position that it will not honour its obligation to use the WTA Rankings for entry into Wimbledon and proceed with a partial field not based on merit, the WTA has made the difficult decision to not award WTA ranking points for this year's Wimbledon Championships. Notably, …

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