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Russian Olympic Official Sparks Scandal by Berating Ossetian-Born Wrestling Champion

Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) official Mikhail Mamiashvili reportedly called Chermen Valiev a "traitor" for competing for Albania rather than his home...

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.

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...

Putin Shelves ‘World Friendship Games’ Meant to Rival Olympics – Decree

The decree said that the World Friendship Games were postponed "until a special decision" by the Russian president.

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.

Olympic Organizers Confirm Russian Journalists Stripped of Accreditation

TASS said the withdrawal of its journalists' accreditation was "completely unexpected" and came after the journalists arrived in France.

Kremlin Dismisses Claims of Russian ‘Sabotage Campaign’ Against Olympics

NBC reported that acts of sabotage against France’s high-speed train network showed a broad array of security threats to the Olympics.

Russia Says Journalists Stripped of Olympic Accreditation

TASS said that the removal of the reporters' accreditation, essential to cover the Games, was "completely unexpected."

Kremlin Says Not Informed of Russian’s Arrest Over Suspected Olympics Plot

French prosecutors said the man was suspected of "passing intelligence to a foreign power in order to arouse hostilities in France."

Russian Chef Behind Alleged Olympic Games Plot – Le Monde

A police search of the man’s home reportedly turned up an identity card for an elite unit of the Russian special forces.

Russian Arrested Over ‘Destabilization’ Plot for Paris Olympics – Prosecutors

An investigation was opened into "passing intelligence to a foreign power in order to arouse hostilities in France."

Russian State Media Says France Rejected Olympic Accreditation Request

Five RIA Novosti sports correspondents received letters informing them that the event organizer had not approved the requests they filed in February.

Russia Will Not Broadcast Paris Olympics – Reports

The decision would mark the first time in 40 years that Russia has not broadcast the games.

Only 16 Russians Take up Paris Olympic Places

The updated list, which covers 10 disciplines ranging from cycling to swimming and tennis, could change if competitors withdraw.

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.

IOC Issues First List of Russians and Belarusians Eligible for Olympics

The neutral athletes will neither take part in the opening ceremony on the Seine nor appear in the official medal table.

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