The IOC has said it is investigating means to reinstate Russia and Belarus to Olympic competition Measures designed to provide a framework for the return of Russia and Belarus to the Olympic fold have received the backing of Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of the 2024 host city Paris. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced this […]
Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr has been repeatedly targeted by rival fans Atletico Madrid have condemned the “repugnant” actions of people responsible for hanging a mannequin wearing the jersey of Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr from a bridge ahead of Thursday’s Copa del Rey match between the two Madrid rivals. A banner reading […]
Elena Rybakina will seek her second Grand Slam triumph this weekend Elena Rybakina will attempt to add a second Grand Slam title to her trophy cabinet on Saturday when she plays Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s Australian Open final. The Moscow-born ace blitzed past Victoria Azarenka in straight sets on Thursday. Rybakina, 23, who has represented […]
The IOC has revealed strict criteria for the reintegration of Russian athletes in Olympic competition Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin and Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) President Stanislav Pozdnyakov have criticized the terms outlined for the country’s reintegration to Olympic competition. Their comments came after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a framework which could see athletes […]
The IOC has said a pathway is being explored for Russians to qualify for the Paris Olympics in 2024 Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been invited to compete at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China this year despite both countries’ ongoing isolation from several major international sporting events, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) […]
The Russian city had been due to host the annual UEFA Super Cup match Athens will replace Kazan as the host city of the 2023 UEFA Super Cup, it was decided on Wednesday during an executive committee meeting of European football’s governing body. The Russian city had been due to hold the annual showpiece fixture […]
The Russian city had been due to host the annual UEFA Super Cup match Athens will replace Kazan as the host city of the 2023 UEFA Super Cup, it was decided on Wednesday during an executive committee meeting of European football’s governing body. The Russian city had been due to hold the annual showpiece fixture […]
The International Olympic Committee says it is exploring options for Russia’s return to international competitions Athletes from Russia and Belarus could participate in Olympic qualification events in Asia, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) examines options for the return of both countries to international sporting events, it said in a statement on Wednesday. The sports […]
Displaying the country’s tricolor has been banned at the Grand Slam tennis event Four people were detained and questioned by authorities after a Russian flag bearing the image of President Vladimir Putin was displayed at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament following a match between Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Russia’s Andrey Rublev. A group […]
Displaying the country’s tricolor has been banned at the Grand Slam tennis event Four people were detained and questioned by authorities after a Russian flag bearing the image of President Vladimir Putin was displayed at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament following a match between Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Russia’s Andrey Rublev. A group […]
