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Articles with tag "Olympics"

sport court

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.
'racism' claim

Putin Decries ‘Ethnic Discrimination’ of Russian Athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended Russia's national Olympic body for violating Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
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sports ban

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. 
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rejected ban

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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skategate

Top Sports Court to Hear Russian Skater Valieva's Doping Case

Kamila Valieva was told she had tested positive for a banned drug a day after helping Russia secure a gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

Russia Hopes to Rejoin 'Olympic Family'

The International Olympic Committee has suggested allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as individuals under a neutral flag.
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sporting politics

Russian Olympic Chief Accuses IOC of Siding with Ukraine

The IOC urged sports federations to show sensitivity toward Ukrainian athletes after a fencer was disqualified for refusing to shake the hand of her beaten...
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coming back ?

IOC Backs Return of Russian Athletes as Individuals, No Timeline for Paris Olympics

The head of Russia's Olympic Committee said forcing Russians to compete under a neutral flag would amount to "discrimination."
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Paris 2024 Chief Says IOC Has 'Last Word' on Russian Inclusion

Paris organizing committee head Tony Estanguet stressed that the IOC would have the "last word" on whether Russia and Belarus would be allowed to compete...
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sporting clash

Moscow Says Calls to Ban Russians from Olympics 'Unacceptable'

The Russian sports minister said Saturday that Ukraine's call to ban Russian athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympics, which has gathered support from several...
'promoter of war'

IOC Rejects Russian Demand That Its Athletes Compete Without Restrictions

The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday rebuffed a Russian demand that its athletes be treated the same as those of other countries, in a growing...
‘Maximum activation’

'Fierce' Battle in Ukraine for Vuhledar Near Donetsk

Ukrainian troops were locked in a "fierce" confrontation with Russian fighters Friday for control of the town of Vuhledar southwest of Donetsk as the two...
court date

Russia To Put WNBA Star Griner on Trial in July

Brittney Griner was charged with drug smuggling, which carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison in Russia.
banned from sports

Russian and Belarus Athletes Banned From Winter Paralympics – IPC

The ban was a reversal of a decision the previous day to allow the athletes to compete in the Games, which start on Friday.
keeping score

Beijing Winter Olympics: Tally of Medals for Russian Athletes

The Russian Olympic Committee team is placed ninth with 32 medals overall.
under pressure

Valieva Skating Scandal Casts Dark Cloud Over Beijing 2022

The controversy over 15-year-old Kamila Valieva's presence at the Winter Olympics had sharply divided onlookers even before she took to the ice.
Second shot

Russia's Valieva Comes Top in Olympic Figure Skating Short Program

Despite placing first, Valieva's score was eight marks below what she was awarded when she performed the same routine at the Olympic team event.
'contaminated' sample

Russian Skater Valieva Says Mix-Up with Grandfather's Heart Drug Behind Positive Doping Test

The 15-year-old figure skater, who is a favorite at the Beijing Winter Olympics, tested positive for a banned heart medication in December.
controversial decision

Russian Teen Valieva Allowed to Skate Again at Beijing Olympics

The IOC said that if Valieva finished in the top three, it will not hold a medal ceremony until the doping issue was resolved. 
ignited controversy

Russian Figure Skater Valieva Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Testers Confirm

Reports of Valieva testing positive for a banned heart medication emerged after she led the ROC to gold in the team figure skating event.
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