Russia banned from Olympics and major sport events
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20.11.20220 140
Russian sports boss makes vow as Valieva faces threat of ban
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is seeking a four-year suspension for the figure skater WADA is pressing for sanctions against…
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20.11.20220 131
World anti-doping boss warns Russia
A two-year ban imposed on Russia is due to end next month Witold Banka has been re-elected as WADA president.…
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19.11.20220 135
Russia suspended from International Paralympic Committee
The decision will likely remain in force until at least late 2023 The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games official…
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The International Paralympic Committee’s decision to suspend Russian membership was described as ‘unreasonable and biased’ Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin…
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) can counteract attempts to undermine Olympic principles, Russia’s deputy prime minister said Russian athletes have…
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28.10.20220 125
Russia outlines plans for latest ‘Friendship Games’
The country is gearing up to host the sporting event in November Kazan will be the venue for the competitions.…
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27.10.20220 138
Russian Olympic chances ‘high’ despite qualifying ban – official
Volleyball officials commented after Russian teams were not included in an Olympic qualifying tournament The Russian women’s and men’s volleyball…
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Football association in Kiev wants to see its Russian counterpart excluded from UEFA and FIFA Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin…
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24.10.20220 125
Russian runner to be stripped of Olympic gold
Natalya Antyukh will lose the 400m hurdles title she won at the 2012 London Games Antyukh is set to lose…
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23.10.20220 137
Global sport ‘losing relevance’ without Russia – minister
Oleg Matytsin responded after the international ski and snowboard authorities extended a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes Russian skiers…