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Russian Skaters Allowed to Compete as Neutrals in 2026 Winter Olympics

Russia’s Sports Minister and head of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev welcomed the International Skating Union’s decision.

Latvian Basketball Star Found Dead in Moscow After Apparent Suicide

Unnamed emergency officials said 32-year-old Janis Timma was found dead inside the entrance of a residential building in central Moscow.

Sanctioned Sports Minister Degtyaryov Named Russia’s New Olympics Chief

Mikhail Degtyaryov was elected head of the Russian Olympic Committee after its previous president Stanislav Pozdnyakov unexpectedly resigned in October...

Russian Olympic Committee Chief Announces Surprise Resignation

A professional fencer, Stanislav Pozdnyakov was elected as the committee chief in 2018 as Russia faced a string of doping scandals.

Paralympics Body Says 88 Russians to Compete as Neutrals in Paris

The athletes must undergo a two-step verification process to check their support for the war in Ukraine.

Russian Tennis Pair Andreeva, Shnaider Win Silver at Paris Olympics

The tennis players are the first Russian athletes competing as neutrals to get a medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Russian Wrestlers Reject Olympics Invitation

The Russian Wrestling Federation said it does not accept the "unsportsmanlike selection principle" that guided the IOC.

IOC Invites 39 Russian, Belarusian Athletes to Compete as Neutrals in Paris Games

The fresh list of names included competitors from tennis, shooting and rowing.

Russian Cyclist Vlasov Turns Down Olympics Spot

The cyclist was one of 14 Russian athletes approved by the International Olympic Committee over the weekend to compete under a neutral flag.

Moscow Should Not Boycott Paris Olympics, Russian Sports Minister Says

"We should not turn away, close ourselves off or boycott this event," Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin said.

World Esports Body Suspends Russia Over Offices in Occupied Ukraine

IESF said it made the decision after reviewing evidence provided by both the Russian Esports Federation and its Ukrainian counterpart.

Olympic Fencers Who Fled Russia After Invasion Seek U.S. Citizenship

Two of the Russian fencers may be able to compete with the U.S. team at the 2024 Paris Olympics if their citizenship bids are approved.

Putin Grants U.S. Boxer, Canadian Hockey Player Russian Citizenship

Tuesday's decree lists another 44 foreigners as new recipients of Russian citizenship.

World Olympic Body Shortens List of Russian Neutral Athletes Cleared for Paris Games

The International Olympic Committee said six neutral athletes from Russia and five from Belarus could play in the 2024 games.

World Olympic Body Clears Russian Athletes to Compete in Paris as Neutrals

The International Olympic Committee said only eight athletes from Russia and three from Belarus currently qualify as neutral athletes.

Russia Appeals World Olympic Body Suspension

Russia's Olympic Committee was suspended after it recognized regional organizations in illegally annexed Ukrainian territories as its own.

World Olympic Body Suspends Russia Over Admission of Ukraine Regional Organizations

Last week, Russia's Olympic committee admitted the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regional organizations as its own members.

European Football Body UEFA Upholds Russian Youth Team Ban

Last month, UEFA made a surprise decision to readmit Russia’s Under-17 team this season, a move that was met with backlash from some members.

St. Petersburg Athletes Banned From Unauthorized Foreign Travel

Athletes, coaches and other personnel at state and municipal sports schools in the city are now required to seek prior approval for trips abroad.

Russian Paralympians to Compete at Paris 2024 Under Neutral Flag

The International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons said the organization is a "very firm believer that sport and politics should not mix."...

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