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Russian, Belarusian Skaters Banned from ISU Competitions, Governing Body Says

The International Skating Union (ISU) said on Tuesday that competitors from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to take part in its international events until further notice over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The move comes a day after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that sports federations ban Russian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian and Belarusian athletes given hope for Beijing Paralympic Games

Organisers of the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games are likely to admit Russian and Belarusian athletes under a neutral flag despite a ban on the country's sports men and women imposed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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Ukrainian tennis star refusing to face Russian opponent unless IOC demands are followed

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has made a stance after being drawn against Russia's Anastasia Potapova in the first round of the Monterrey Open in Mexico

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International Olympic Committee places politics above athletes' rights to compete as it reacts to Russia-Ukraine war

The International Olympic Committee can no longer claim it operates above politics, following its recommendation athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus be banned from international events, writes Tracey Holmes.

ABC News

Banning Russia Is the Right and Only Move for FIFA, IOC, but Let’s Not Praise Them Just Yet

It took Russia’s invading Ukraine for sport governing bodies such as the IOC and FIFA to suggest banning the country from events. Let that sink in, and then ask yourself why it took so long.

Sports Illustrated

Olympics-IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events

The International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended sports federations to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia suspended from all Fifa and Uefa competitions until further notice

Fifa and Uefa have confirmed that Russian sides have been suspended from international and club tournaments after the country’s invasion of Ukraine

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IOC calls for international event ban for athletes from Russia and Belarus

The IOC has recommended that Russian and Belarussian athletes be prevented from competing in international events

The Guardian - UK

Russia banned from international soccer, including World Cup qualifiers

The NHL and International Ice Hockey Federation also cut ties to Russia.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fifa set to suspend Russia from all international football as IOC urges sport-wide ban amid Ukraine invasion

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has called for the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from all international sport amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard

IOC Recommends Ban on Russia From International Competitions

The governing body of the Olympics recommended a ban on Russia and Belarus from international competitions on Monday.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee wants "complete ban" on Russian and Belarusian athletes

This would rule them out of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, which start March 4.

Axios

IOC call for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be banned from international sport

Amid the ongoing war following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee have called for all athletes and officials from both Russia and Belarus to be banned from international sport

Daily Mirror

International Olympic Committee asks all sports to ban Russia and Belarus from competitions

Russia continues to face increased sanctions and opposition from the sporting world

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Athletes From Ukraine, Other Countries Request IOC Suspend Russian Olympic Committees

The IOC has called on international federations to cancel or move events planned in Russia and Belarus.

ABC News

Ukrainian athletes call for blanket ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, FIFA bans matches in Russia

The athletes' letter is addressed to the heads of the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee and has been signed by numerous sportspeople and organising bodies.

The Independent UK

Ukraine athletes defend country, demand sanctions for Russia

With Russian troops encircling the capital of Kyiv, some four dozen athletes from Ukraine and elsewhere sent an open letter to Olympic and Paralympic leaders urging them to immediately suspend the Russian and Belarussian Olympic and Paralympic Committees

The Independent UK

Ukraine invasion puts Russia's elite sports status at risk

The invasion of Ukraine could further undermine Russia's status as an elite sports dynasty, which already has been weakened by deception and doping scandals but often punished only by a tepid pushback from international sports bodies

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Cancellations, revocations and repudiations: Russia becomes persona non grata in sport

The invasion of Ukraine drew more punitive measures across the sporting world on Saturday, a day after Russia was stripped of hosting the Champions League final, which was moved to Paris from Saint Petersburg.

Daily Mirror

IOC call for sporting events in Russia and Belarus to be scrapped or moved amid Ukraine war

The International Olympic Committee have called for all sports events in Russia or Belarus to be rescheduled elsewhere or cancelled.

Chicago Sun-Times

IOC asks sports organizations to cancel events in Russia, Belarus

The request from the Olympic body came after UEFA moved the Champions League final from St. Petersburg to suburban Paris, and after the governing body of skiing and Formula One pulled upcoming races from Russia.

The Independent UK

IOC urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus

The International Olympic Committee has urged sports bodies to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia and Belarus and stop using the countries’ flags and national anthems

Chicago Sun-Times

India, Japan could be next Asian hosts of the Olympics

As it did with China, the IOC can envision India as a new frontier that will yield deep-pocketed sponsors, television rights deals and generous government support.

The Independent UK

Is the International Olympic Committee planting 300,000 new trees in Africa a good idea?

‘Planting trees will not stop global warming, only decarbonising the economy will,’ ecosystem science professor says

Asharq Al-Awsat

Olympics Say Goodbye to Asia after a Star-Crossed Run

The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run, and it's unclear when they'll be back after the continent hosted four of the last eight Games. The earliest the Summer Games could return is 2036, and the favorite could be the world's most populous country — not China,…

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