Olympics
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Olympic chief holds call with ‘disappointed’ Zelensky
The IOC confirmed last week that it was exploring proposals for a return to competition for Russian athletes Zelensky is…
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Russia crowns athletes of the year
The 2022 National Sports Awards were held in Moscow this week Figure skater Anna Shcherbakova picked up a prize. © …
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13.12.20220 116
Olympic icon survives plane crash
David Rudisha emerged from the accident alive and without serious injury Rudisha is a double Olympic gold medalist. © Ian…
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Russia responds to US shift on Olympic participation
Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin said more ‘reasonable’ positions are emerging from international federations Russian athletes are hoping to be cleared…
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12.12.20220 110
Swimming chief addresses potential Russian switch to Asia
Husain Al-Musallam said that Russia hasn’t formally requested the move Russia’s artistic swimming stars are hoping to be cleared for…
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12.12.20220 111
US backs Russian Olympic participation but with a catch
Russian athletes are hoping to be cleared in time for qualifying events ahead of the Paris 2024 Games The Russian…
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11.12.20220 120
IBA set to renew Gazprom sponsorship deal
The development comes despite the IOC voicing concerns about dependence on the Russian gas giant The IBA looks set to…
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09.12.20220 110
Russia welcomes ‘victory of common sense’ at Olympic summit
An IOC meeting on Friday outlined proposals for the return of Russian athletes Russian official Stanislav Pozdnyakov was upbeat. © …
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Sports chiefs discussed the issue at the 11th Olympic Summit in Switzerland The Russian team pictured at the 2020 Tokyo…
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US Olympic champion banned for doping
Gil Roberts won gold at the 2016 Rio Games and has a World Championship silver medal to his name Roberts…