War has killed 262 Ukrainian athletes, sports minister says
1 year, 8 months ago

War has killed 262 Ukrainian athletes, sports minister says

India Today  

Russia's war against Ukraine has claimed the lives of 262 Ukrainian athletes and destroyed 363 sports facilities, the country's sports minister, Vadym Huttsait, said on Saturday. Meeting the visiting president of the International Federation of Gymnastics, Morinari Watanabe, Huttsait said no athletes from Russia should be allowed at the Olympics or other sports competitions. READ | Russia, accused of war crimes, assumes UN Security Council presidency The International Olympic Committee has recommended the gradual return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competition as neutrals. In the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion on Ukraine in February 2022, a number of Ukrainian national-level athletes have taken up arms voluntarily to defend their country.

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Ukrainian war death toll reaches 43,000, Zelensky says in rare update
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukrainian war death toll reaches 43,000, Zelensky says in rare update

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 Around 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have …

Ukraine war: Russia suffers ‘record 2,000 casualties in day’ as Kyiv military chief vows to reinforce eastern front
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ukraine war: Russia suffers ‘record 2,000 casualties in day’ as Kyiv military chief vows to reinforce eastern front

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 Russia has suffered more than …

Ukraine uses Olympic spotlight to capture global attention and fight war fatigue
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine uses Olympic spotlight to capture global attention and fight war fatigue

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ukraine’s Olympic house stands out for its somber atmosphere, with fewer celebrations and parties than the other fan clubhouses that countries set up to tout their athletes and culture. “That’s why it’s important to win now.” Just 15 Russian athletes were competing at the Games as neutrals under International Olympic Committee restrictions that also banned them from team …

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 …

At the Paris Olympics, it will no longer be personal for Ukraine’s athletes. This time, it’s war
5 months, 2 weeks ago

At the Paris Olympics, it will no longer be personal for Ukraine’s athletes. This time, it’s war

Associated Press  

The AP has been documenting and visualizing the toll the Russia-Ukraine war has had on Ukrainian athletes, coaches and sports facilities ahead of the Paris Olympics. “Winning a medal just for yourself, being a champion, realizing your ambitions — it’s inappropriate.” Hurdler Anna Ryzhykova trains at the sports center in Kyiv, Ukraine on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. “The higher you …

At the Paris Olympics, it will no longer be personal for Ukraine's athletes. This time, it's war
5 months, 2 weeks ago

At the Paris Olympics, it will no longer be personal for Ukraine's athletes. This time, it's war

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Winning a medal just for …

Amid war and grief, Ukrainian athletes vie for a spot on the Olympic team
5 months, 3 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 …

Exclusive: World Athletics president invites Ukraine president Zelensky to the Paris Olympics in surprise visit to Kyiv
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Exclusive: World Athletics president invites Ukraine president Zelensky to the Paris Olympics in surprise visit to Kyiv

CNN  

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said he invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Olympics as his personal guest during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Friday. “I did use the opportunity to make him absolutely understand that, if he does make it to Paris, then he has an open invitation to watch the number one, …

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 …

'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 …

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia invaded
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia invaded

ABC  

In short: Ukraine's president has given the first casualty update for more than a year, saying 31,000 of the country's soldiers have been killed since Russia invaded. Ukraine's president has given the first casualty update for more than a year, saying 31,000 of the country's soldiers have been killed since Russia invaded. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers …

31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says
9 months, 4 weeks ago

31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action in the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. It’s the first time that Kyiv has confirmed the number of its losses since the start of Russia’s full-scale war on Feb. 24, 2022. Independent Russian news outlet Mediazona said Saturday that …

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 …

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 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 …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 604
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 604

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Friday, October 20, 2023. The Ukrainian military said Russian forces carried out new air attacks in eastern, southern and northern Ukraine using 17 different weapons – including ballistic and cruise missiles and attack drones – on industrial and civilian infrastructure as well as military targets. Russia’s defence ministry said it scrambled two Su-27 fighter jets …

Troop deaths, injuries in Ukraine war nearing 500,000: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Troop deaths, injuries in Ukraine war nearing 500,000: Report

India Today  

The number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022 is nearing 500,000, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing unnamed US officials. The officials cautioned that casualty figures remained difficult to estimate because Moscow is believed to routinely undercount its war dead and injured, and Kyiv does not disclose …

Troop deaths, injuries in Ukraine war nearing 5,00,000
1 year, 4 months ago

Troop deaths, injuries in Ukraine war nearing 5,00,000

The Hindu  

The number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022 is nearing 5,00,000, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing unnamed U.S. officials. The officials cautioned that casualty figures remained difficult to estimate because Moscow is believed to routinely undercount its war dead and injured, and Kyiv does not disclose …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Ukraine athletes offered funding to train for World Championships
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine athletes offered funding to train for World Championships

The Hindu  

Dozens of Ukrainian track and field athletes and officials preparing for their world championships in August can get funding for training camps, World Athletics said on Monday. World Athletics will invest 190,000 USD and prioritise replacing equipment for pole vaulters — the event of Ukrainian great Sergey Bubka — which has been destroyed in Russian missile attacks. World Athletics president …

Ukraine may lose weightlifting places after third doping violation
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine may lose weightlifting places after third doping violation

The Hindu  

Ukraine is at risk of losing quota places for Olympic weightlifting at the Paris 2024 Games after a third athlete was provisionally suspended due to an anti-doping rule violation, Inside The Games reported. By IWF rules an independent panel may withdraw quota places for both men and women if three sanctions are handed out for doping violations by athletes or …

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  

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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 …

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 …

Russian, Belarusian gymnasts should be allowed to compete, says FIG
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian, Belarusian gymnasts should be allowed to compete, says FIG

The Hindu  

Russian and Belarusian gymnasts who are not involved in Russia’s war against Ukraine should be allowed to compete, the President of the International Gymnastics Federation Morinari Watanabe said on Thursday. The International Olympic Committee has recommended that Russians and Belarusians be allowed to return to international competition as neutrals since their ban last year in the wake of Russia’s invasion …

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 …

Russia launches 'massive attack' in east Ukraine, 6 killed
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia launches 'massive attack' in east Ukraine, 6 killed

Hindustan Times  

A "massive attack" of Russian missiles killed six people on Sunday in residential areas of Kostyantynivka, near Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the resistance against what he called "the biggest force against humanity of our time". ‘Bombed out’ Donetsk regional police said Russia fired S-300 and Uragan missiles in a "massive attack" on Kostyantynivka involving six …

Ukrainian official offers plan for a Crimea without Russia
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukrainian official offers plan for a Crimea without Russia

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A top Ukrainian official on Sunday outlined a series of steps the government in Kyiv would take after the country reclaims control of Crimea, including dismantling the strategic bridge that links the seized Black Sea peninsula to Russia. Russian troops are trying to capture the key Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut as part of their efforts to take …

As counteroffensive plans take shape, Ukrainian official offers vision of a Crimea without Russia
1 year, 8 months ago

As counteroffensive plans take shape, Ukrainian official offers vision of a Crimea without Russia

ABC  

A top Ukrainian official has outlined a series of steps the government in Kyiv would take if the country reclaims control of Crimea, including dismantling the strategic bridge that links the seized Black Sea peninsula to Russia. Key points: Oleksiy Danilov has published a plan for the Ukrainian government if it takes back control of Crimea The plan includes dismantling …

Ukraine War: IOC Prez Thomas Bach Faces Backlash Over Readmission of Russian Athletes
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine War: IOC Prez Thomas Bach Faces Backlash Over Readmission of Russian Athletes

News 18  

Ukrainian athletes’ human rights have “not been addressed” by IOC president Thomas Bach and a UN expert in weighing Russia and Belarus’s readmission into global sports events, a leading authority on human rights says. Patricia Wiater said “unfortunately” neither the International Olympic Committee nor UN special rapporteur in cultural rights Alexandra Xanthaki had addressed protecting the rights of Ukraine’s 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 …

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 …

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 …

U.N. expert advising Olympics Committee gives views on Russia participating at Olympics
1 year, 8 months ago

U.N. expert advising Olympics Committee gives views on Russia participating at Olympics

The Hindu  

Russian athletes who have actively served in the military invasion of Ukraine should be allowed to return to international sports if they did not take part in war crimes, according to a United Nations expert advising the International Olympic Committee. The U.N. special rapporteur for cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, said late on March 26 only Russian military members implicated in …

UN expert advising IOC gives views on Russians at Olympics
1 year, 8 months ago

UN expert advising IOC gives views on Russians at Olympics

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Russian athletes who have actively served in the military invasion of Ukraine should be allowed to return to international sports if they did not take part in war crimes, according to a United Nations expert advising the International Olympic Committee. The U.N. special rapporteur for cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, said late Sunday only Russian military members implicated in …

Ukraine pushes for continued Russian Olympic exclusion
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine pushes for continued Russian Olympic exclusion

The Hindu  

Ukraine renewed its push to keep Russian athletes out of the Olympics on Friday ahead of an International Olympic Committee board meeting next week which is expected to set the framework for their return to international sports events. Vadym Guttsait, who is Ukraine's sports minister and leads the national Olympic committee, was sharply critical of the IOC's push to reintegrate …

War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes’ path to Paris Olympics
1 year, 9 months ago

War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes’ path to Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian diver Stanislav Oliferchyk proudly bears the name of his late grandfather, who died in brutalized Mariupol. “There simply cannot be any handshakes between us.” Having to train in the midst of war also puts Ukraine’s Olympic hopefuls at a disadvantage. “Our athletes train while cruise missiles are flying, bombs are flying,” Ukrainian Sports Minister Vadym Guttsait …

Russia’s sports exile persists 1 year after invading Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia’s sports exile persists 1 year after invading Ukraine

Associated Press  

One year after the invasion of Ukraine began, Russia’s reintegration into the world of sports threatens to create the biggest rift in the Olympic movement since the Cold War. Save Europe!” A year later, one of the biggest obstacles to a Russian return to sports is Ukraine’s insistence it could boycott rather than risk handing its enemy a propaganda success …

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 …

Australian government joins international movement pushing back on plan to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Olympics
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian government joins international movement pushing back on plan to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Olympics

ABC  

Australia has joined more than 30 countries, including the United States, Britain and Japan, in a joint statement pushing back against a plan to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Olympics. Key points: South Korea, France, Italy, Germany and New Zealand were among the other countries to sign the statement It comes after a February 10 summit …

Russia Ukraine War: Russia charges 680 Ukrainian officials with war crimes
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia Ukraine War: Russia charges 680 Ukrainian officials with war crimes

Firstpost  

Moscow: 680 Ukrainian officials, including 118 members of the military forces and the defence ministry, have been accused by Russia of violating laws governing the conduct of war, including the use of firearms against civilians, according to a report from the TASS news agency on Monday. The charges against the Ukrainian officials included the “employment of forbidden means and tactics …

World Athletics will address Russian doping before Ukraine - Sebastian Coe
1 year, 10 months ago

World Athletics will address Russian doping before Ukraine - Sebastian Coe

The Hindu  

World Athletics will look at the issue of Russian athletes competing while the Ukraine war continues only after it has been decided whether the country has cleaned up its act on doping sufficiently to be reinstated, Sebastian Coe said on Friday. World Athletics President Coe said doping would still take precedence when the governing council meets next month to decide …

Ukrainian Olympic head on Russian rival: ‘He is my enemy’
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukrainian Olympic head on Russian rival: ‘He is my enemy’

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — They fought on the same side and together won Olympic gold, young men from Russia and a newly independent Ukraine, joined for one last medal-winning hurrah on a short-lived post-Soviet Unified Team at the 1992 Barcelona Games. But he added that the decision isn’t his alone to make and said the Ukrainian Olympic Committee will convene an …

Zelensky to address UK-led summit on Russian Olympic participation
1 year, 10 months ago

Zelensky to address UK-led summit on Russian Olympic participation

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The International Olympic Committee said …

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