Russia banned from Olympics and major sport events
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Major sports event bans Russian flag after Ukrainian complaints
Tennis showpiece the Australian Open has reversed its policy after initially letting fans display the Russian tricolor in the stands…
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The Russian figure skater was declared to have been guilty of no wrongdoing in her case – but that does…
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12.01.20230 102
Russian lawmaker issues FIFA demand
The global football governing body and its European counterpart UEFA should compensate Russian teams after imposing bans, said Dmitry Svishchev…
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10.01.20230 116
Russian football icon states case for sticking with Europe
Andrey Arshavin says his country would be better off in UEFA competitions amid talk of a switch to Asia Arshavin…
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05.01.20230 112
Australia rejects Ukrainian calls for Russian tennis ban
Russian players will be able to compete at the Grand Slam in Melbourne this month Women’s world number nine Veronika…
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31.12.20220 123
The big questions for Russian sport in 2023
The outgoing year has been a challenging one for many of Russia’s athletes, but some positive signs are on the…
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30.12.20220 121
Sport must not be used for political aims – Putin
The Russian leader noted cooperation with China as he urged sport to be a force for ‘joy and unity’ Putin…
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Dmitry Chernyshenko said the IOC operates under pressure from outside forces The Russian gymnastics team competes at the Tokyo 2020…
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28.12.20220 120
No reason for mistrust with WADA – Russian anti-doping chief
A two-year ban on Russia expired this month and the country is working hard on being reinstated, Veronika Loginova said…
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28.12.20220 125
Russian anti-doping boss rejects criticism over Valieva case
Veronika Loginova dismissed the notion that her agency had failed to reach a decision promptly enough Loginova defended her agency…