Russia banned from Olympics and major sport events
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Only ‘dishonest rivals’ want Russia banned – Olympic official
Stanislav Pozdnyakov said restrictions imposed on athletes had no legal or moral basis Pozdnyakov said efforts continued for the return…
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Oleg Matytsin described the restrictions imposed on athletes from his country as ‘unprecedented’ Russia’s all-conquering artistic swimmers are among those…
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16.12.20220 120
No need for pessimism over Russian Olympic hopes – minister
Oleg Matytsin commented after recent developments signaled a potential end to bans on Russian athletes Russia is hoping for more…
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15.12.20220 124
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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14.12.20220 134
Russian boxers reinstated to global rankings
The WBA announced the development on Tuesday Russia’s Dmitry Bivol (L) is a current WBA champion. © Ethan Miller /…
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13.12.20220 127
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 118
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 121
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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09.12.20220 120
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…