Russia is set to avoid a full ban from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia is set to avoid a full ban from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris

The Hindu  

Russia appears to have avoided a full ban from next year’s Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee’s members voted Friday against suspending the country’s membership. The IPC wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, that members voted 74-65 against a motion to fully suspend Russia “for breaches of its constitutional membership obligations.” Thirteen more members abstained. That could mean Russia sends competitors to the Paralympics but that they have to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. The International Olympic Committee favors letting Russians and Belarusians compete in international sports events as neutral athletes without national symbols as long as they aren’t in the military and haven’t publicly supported the war.

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Paris Paralympics 2024 open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
7 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 open in blaze of hope and inclusivity

The Hindu  

The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Games open during a ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris — the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has …

Paris Games 2024: Russian wrestlers reject Olympics invitation
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Games 2024: Russian wrestlers reject Olympics invitation

The Hindu  

Russian wrestlers who were given permission to participate in this summer’s Olympic Games have rejected the invitation, the Russian Wrestling Federation said Saturday. “We do not accept the unsportsmanlike selection principle that guided the International Olympic Committee when forming the list of eligible athletes,” the federation said in a statement, announcing that the governing body, coaches and athletes had taken …

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 …

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  

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. The IPC …

UK Government performs U-turn as it backs decision to allow Russian athletes to compete at Paris 2024 despite previously leading the revolt against the IOC's stance
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UK Government performs U-turn as it backs decision to allow Russian athletes to compete at Paris 2024 despite previously leading the revolt against the IOC's stance

Daily Mail  

The Government has amazingly backed the decision to let Russian athletes compete at Paris 2024 – just a year after leading the revolt against the International Olympic Committee’s controversial stance. It is a major U-turn from the Government’s previous position, with then culture secretary Lucy Frazer chairing a summit of 35 nations last spring to put pressure on the IOC …

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 …

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 …

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 …

IOC Makes Key Decision On Russian Athletes For Paris Olympics
1 year, 3 months ago

IOC Makes Key Decision On Russian Athletes For Paris Olympics

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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 …

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 …

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 …

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  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian athletes can be directly …

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 suspends Russian Olympic Committee
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee

Hindustan Times  

The International Olympic Committee has suspended the Russian Olympic Committee "with immediate effect until further notice" in a decision made at its executive board meeting in Mumbai on Thursday. Kamila Valieva, of the Russian Olympic Committee, reacts after competing in the women's free skate program during the figure skating competition | Image for representation The suspension comes after the ROC …

Russian and Belarus Paralympians Set To Compete at Paris Paralympics 2024
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian and Belarus Paralympians Set To Compete at Paris Paralympics 2024

News 18  

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 under a neutral flag after officials voted on Friday against an outright ban. The International Paralympic Committee voted to partially suspend the Russian and Belarusian National Paralympic Committees for two years due to “breaches of constitutional membership obligations.” That decision means both nations can take …

Russia says will not boycott 2024 Paris Olympics
1 year, 6 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 …

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” — …

Russia, Belarus have Paralympic membership suspension overturned, but athletes still barred
1 year, 10 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 …

European lawmakers urge for Olympics ban on Russia, Belarus
1 year, 11 months ago

European lawmakers urge for Olympics ban on Russia, Belarus

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Opening the session Tuesday, PACE president Tiny Kox, a …

Ukrainian athletes to suffer from government ban: IOC
2 years ago

Ukrainian athletes to suffer from government ban: IOC

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine says its athletes will not participate in qualifying events at the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians. The International Olympic Committee has criticised Ukraine’s decision not to allow Ukrainian athletes to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, saying this will hurt only Ukrainian sport …

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

World Athletics lifts Russia’s doping ban, but Russians still suspended due to Ukraine conflict
2 years ago

World Athletics lifts Russia’s doping ban, but Russians still suspended due to Ukraine conflict

The Hindu  

World Athletics on Thursday lifted the ban on the Russian track and field federation for state- The Russian federation was banned in 2015 after a damning World Anti-Doping Agency report identified “a deeply-rooted culture of doping”. For the athletics superpower to return to the fold, it had to meet a series of strict conditions including establishing a culture of zero …

Russia doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out
2 years 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 …

Canadian Olympians push for opposition to Russians in Paris 2024
2 years ago

Canadian Olympians push for opposition to Russians in Paris 2024

The Hindu  

A group of 42 retired Canadian Olympians urged the Canadian Olympic Committee to reject the idea of allowing Russians to participate in next year’s Paris Games unless Russia withdraws from Ukraine. Opening that door, the athletes said, “sends a message that the COC is no longer concerned with Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.” Signing the statement was a who’s-who of …

Australia supports other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Paris Olympics: Thirty Countries Challenge IOC Over 'Neutral' Russian Athletes
2 years, 1 month ago

Paris Olympics: Thirty Countries Challenge IOC Over 'Neutral' Russian Athletes

News 18  

Governments of more than 30 countries asked the IOC for “clarification” Monday over how Russian and Belarusian athletes would be able to compete as neutral athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has said it is exploring a “pathway” to allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to take part in the Paris Games, under a neutral flag — …

Nordic countries jointly oppose Russian, Belarusian sports participation
2 years, 1 month ago

Nordic countries jointly oppose Russian, Belarusian sports participation

The Hindu  

The Nordic Olympic Committees wrote to the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday to reiterate their opposition to Russian and Belarusian athletes being allowed to take part in international sports. Athletes from Russia and neighbouring Belarus, which aided Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago, have been banned from many international competitions since, and organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics said …

Nordic sports bodies urge IOC to ban Russian athletes
2 years, 1 month ago

Nordic sports bodies urge IOC to ban Russian athletes

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The five Olympic committees in the Nordic region on Tuesday urged the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from “international sports participation” because of the war in Ukraine. “Now is not the right time to consider their return.” Last week, the three Baltic prime ministers called for a ban on Russian and …

Up to IOC to decide if Russia can compete in Paris 2024: Estanguet
2 years, 1 month ago

Up to IOC to decide if Russia can compete in Paris 2024: Estanguet

The Hindu  

The head of the Paris 2024 Olympics Tony Estanguet said on Friday it was for the International Olympic Committee to decide whether Russian and Belarusian athletes can participate in the Games next year. Three-time Olympic champion and president of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee Estanguet told Reuters that he was “in favour of maintaining this symbol of universality for the …

Great Britain unlikely to boycott the Paris 2024 Olympics over Russia athletes
2 years, 1 month ago

Great Britain unlikely to boycott the Paris 2024 Olympics over Russia athletes

Daily Mail  

Team GB are unlikely to support a boycott of Paris 2024 despite the government organising a global summit to discuss plans to block the proposed inclusion of Russian athletes. The Government are convening a meeting of the world's sports ministers next Friday, with Poland's Kamil Bortniczuk saying he believed it was possible to build a 'coalition' of 40 countries - …

USOPC: Russian pathway possible, but sanctions must remain
2 years, 2 months ago

USOPC: Russian pathway possible, but sanctions must remain

Associated Press  

The new leader of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee reiterated the federation’s support for exploring a way for Russian athletes to compete at the Paris Olympics as neutrals, while insisting the current sanctions against the country remain in place. “As such, we encouraged the IOC to continue exploring a process that would preserve the existing sanctions, ensuring only neutral …

With the Paris Olympics 18 months away, the debate over Russian athletes is back
2 years, 2 months ago

With the Paris Olympics 18 months away, the debate over Russian athletes is back

NPR  

With the Paris Olympics 18 months away, the debate over Russian athletes is back Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Gilham/Getty Images Paul Gilham/Getty Images With over a year to go before the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, a deeply political question already looms over the event: whether to allow Russian athletes to compete amid their country's invasion of Ukraine. …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Russia plans to compete in many sports despite ban over Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Russia plans to compete in many sports despite ban over Ukraine

Daily Mail  

With two years to go until the Paris Olympics open, Russia is making plans for its athletes to live and compete in the French capital even though many remain barred from upcoming qualification events because of the war in Ukraine. Russian Olympic Committee president Stanislav Pozdnyakov wrote on the Telegram messaging app on Tuesday that the country was working to …

Russia eyes 2024 Paris Olympics despite sports bans
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia eyes 2024 Paris Olympics despite sports bans

Associated Press  

PARIS — With two years to go until the Paris Olympics open, Russia is making plans for its athletes to live and compete in the French capital even though many remain barred from upcoming qualification events because of the war in Ukraine. Russian Olympic Committee president Stanislav Pozdnyakov wrote on the Telegram messaging app Tuesday that the country was working …

ISSF Executive Committee Ratifies Decision to Ban Russia, Belarus from Competitions
3 years ago

ISSF Executive Committee Ratifies Decision to Ban Russia, Belarus from Competitions

News 18  

Acting on the recommendation of International Olympic Committee, the world shooting governing body’s executive committee on Monday ratified its leadership decision to ban Russia and Belarus from all its competitions. The ISSF Executive Committee supports the IOC recommendation published on February 28th, 2022 with the aim to protect the integrity of global sports competitions and to ensure the safety of …

As war rages, Paralympics open in Beijing without Russia
3 years ago

As war rages, Paralympics open in Beijing without Russia

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Winter Paralympics opened Friday in Beijing with the Russian athletes sent home, the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone to get to China and an impassioned call for peace. “Tonight, I want, I must begin with a message of peace,” Parsons said in brief remarks to the athletes and spectators at the Bird’s Nest stadium. “As the …

Banned Russian athletes to leave Beijing after deciding against appeal
3 years ago

Banned Russian athletes to leave Beijing after deciding against appeal

The Hindu  

Russia's contingent at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing plans to leave China after being banned from participating because of the country's invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Paralympic Committee said on Friday. RELATED| Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred from the Winter Paralympics by the International Paralympic Committee on Thursday after initially being allowed to compete as neutrals. Russian …

Russian team won’t appeal athletes’ Winter Paralympics ban and set to leave Beijing
3 years ago

Russian team won’t appeal athletes’ Winter Paralympics ban and set to leave Beijing

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. On Friday, …

Russians heading home; reserve right to later legal action
3 years ago

Russians heading home; reserve right to later legal action

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Russian Paralympic Committee will leave Beijing and has no immediate plans for legal action. The RPC issued a statement Friday criticizing the decision to exclude Russian athletes from the Paralympics and said the move was “absolutely politicized.” It said its lawyers had determined that the Court of Arbitration for Sport would not be able to render a …

Athletes force a change in ban of Russians at Paralympics
3 years ago

Athletes force a change in ban of Russians at Paralympics

Associated Press  

Athletes around the world cheered when leaders of the Paralympics booted Russia from the Games. “It is because of the athletes,” said Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who has been living about 100 miles from Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, fearful of an attack by Russian troops who invaded the country earlier this week. Rob Koehler, the head of the advocacy …

Athletes force a change in ban of Russians at Paralympics
3 years ago

Athletes force a change in ban of Russians at Paralympics

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is because of the athletes,” said Ukrainian skeleton …

Paralympics U-turn sees Russians banned from Beijing as F1 reverses out of deal
3 years ago

Paralympics U-turn sees Russians banned from Beijing as F1 reverses out of deal

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. “Ensuring the …

Winter Paralympics: Tanni Grey-Thompson ‘would really love’ Ukraine to top medal table in Beijing
3 years ago

Winter Paralympics: Tanni Grey-Thompson ‘would really love’ Ukraine to top medal table in Beijing

The Independent  

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Russians, Belarusians out of Paralympics amid boycott risk
3 years ago

Russians, Belarusians out of Paralympics amid boycott risk

Associated Press  

Faced with threats of withdrawals and growing animosity in the Athletes Village, organizers of the Winter Paralympics on Thursday reversed course and expelled athletes from Russia and Belarus. “The war has now come to these Games and behind the scenes many governments are having an influence on our cherished event,” IPC President Andrew Parsons said Thursday after announcing the ban. …

Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics
3 years ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics

Firstpost  

The International Paralympic Committee had just a day earlier said athletes from the two countries would be allowed to compete as “neutrals” in the Games, which start on Friday. Russian and Belarusian athletes were on Thursday banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics over the war in Ukraine, with organisers bowing to international pressure and threats of a boycott. Multiple Paralympics …

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