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Articles with tag "Sport"

HEAVY DEFEAT

Russia’s Football Clubs Losing Almost $2M Every Day

As the Russian Premier League extends its season suspension until May 31, losses mount for elite football clubs.
try your luck

With Sports On Hold, Russia's Gamblers Bet on Coronavirus

Russians are betting on the likelihood of a Covid-19 vaccine, the chances of a Moscow lockdown and more.
on hold

‘We Respect It’: Russia Reacts to Tokyo Olympics’ Coronavirus Postponement

“The health of athletes, organizers and all IOC member state representatives is clearly the priority," Russia's sports minister said.
doping fallout

World Athletics Fines Russia $10M, Caps Neutral Russian Athletes at 10

Only 10 Russian nationals will be allowed to compete as neutrals at the Tokyo Olympics.
Go Figure

Celebrating Women: 5 Soviet and Russian Stars on the Ice

These women have built Russia's reputation as a skating powerhouse.
off the ice

Russian Olympic Figure Skating Champion Sotnikova Retires

“I want to [compete], but, unfortunately, my health doesn’t allow me to,” the Olympic gold medalist said.
moscowliving

English Yoga Classes in Moscow

Now that the winter is almost over, many of us feel like being a bit more sporty again, but often we lack the drive and ideas where and how to start. We...
Bowing out

Russian Tennis Star Sharapova, 5-Time Grand Slam Champion, Retires

"In giving my life to tennis, tennis gave me a life. I'll miss it everyday," she wrote in her retirement announcement.
no air

Russian Freediving Legend’s Son Breaks Under-Ice World Record

Alexei Molchanov swam for 180 meters beneath the ice in a Moscow region quarry.
WINTER ROMANCE

Russia Hosts Bone-Chilling Ice Marathon on Lake Baikal

People from all over the world came to test their athletic prowess and take in the beauty of Baikal’s icy landscape.
MAKING ENDS MEET

Russian Athlete Delivers Food to Compete in Paralympic Games

A Russian athletic champion with no limbs has been delivering food to raise money for the 2020 Paralympics.
Pay to play

Russian World Champion Delivers Food to Raise Money for Tokyo Paralympics

Regional sports officials have reportedly failed to provide financial assistance.
moscowliving

Best Ski Areas In and Around Moscow

Moscow is the perfect place for winter sports with all this snow! But what are the best places to ski near Moscow? The nearby options have a limited altitude...
past resurfaced

Russia’s Sports Minister Assumes Office Despite Criminal Past

Oleg Matytsin had reportedly been convicted for abuse of office as the head of a university a decade ago.
doping scandal continues

WADA Provisionally Suspends Moscow Anti-Doping Lab for 'Serious Violation'

WADA said its Laboratory Expert Group had deemed Moscow's deletion and alteration of laboratory data to be "a serious violation."
On the sidelines

Russia’s National Boxing Team Pulls Out of 2020 Olympics Over Doping Ban

“For us, the most important thing is that our boxers are able to perform under the flag of Russia and our anthem will be heard.”
In the press

How Russian Media Reacted to 4-Year Olympics Ban

"We live in a country that mercilessly sacrifices the present and the future for the sake of blurring spots from the past."
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

4-Year Doping Ban on Athletes Should Scare All Russians

Russia may lose three world championships it’s set to host — volleyball in 2022, ice hockey in 2023 and water sports in 2025.
'collective punishment'

Moscow Could Appeal Russia Sports Ban, Putin Says

Putin said Russia would analyze a decision, which, according to him, was not in the interest of sport.
Rivalry on hold

Russian Football Fans Stage Mass Walkout Over Police Crackdown

“When a fan arrives from a different country he is treated like a welcome guest, while Russian fans are treated like criminals.”
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