Russian Olympians face backlash after Vladimir Putin rally
Russian Olympic athletes who participated in a rally supporting President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine are facing a backlash, with one losing a sponsorship deal and facing a disciplinary investigation. Medalists from cross-country skiing, gymnastics, figure skating and swimming gathered on stage at the Luzhniki Stadium on Friday…
Athletes force a change in ban of Russians at Paralympics
Athletes around the world cheered when leaders of the Paralympics booted Russia from the Games.
IPC makes u-turn, bans Russian, Belarusian athletes from Winter Paralympics
The IPC revealed it gave in to many complaints and the real prospect of boycott from many countries................................
Beijing Paralympics open under shadow of war in Ukraine
Athletes from the Russian Paralympic Committee and Belarus were excluded from the Games after tensions escalated in the Games' villages ahead of the opening ceremony.
Belarus and Russia compete as 'neutral athletes' at Winter Paralympics
UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has condemned the decision and called for a total ban.
Boycott threats force Paralympic Committee to ban Russian, Belarusian athletes from upcoming Games
The International Paralympic Committee has reversed course and banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in the upcoming Winter Games.
F1 2022: FIA allows Russian drivers to compete, but in neutral capacity and under its flag
Unlike many international sporting federations, the FIA move is not fully in line with the International Olympic Committee's push to ban all Russian athletes and officials' participation in tournaments and competitions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Haas F1 team splits with Mazepin, Uralkali after Ukraine invasion
The Haas Formula 1 team has announced it has terminated its contract with Nikita Mazepin and title sponsor Uralkali with immediate effect as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
IOC action OK, but needs consistency
On Monday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged sports federations across the globe to shut the door on Russian and Belarusian participation across all events, be it athletes or officials.
IPC bans Russian and Belarusian athletes from Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee announces that athletes from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to compete at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics.
IPC performs U-turn as Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Paralympics
Athletes from those countries were originally told they could compete under a neutral flag, with criticism and the threat of a boycott following.
IPC: Russian and Belarus athletes banned from Winter Paralympics
The ban was a reversal of a decision the previous day to allow the athletes to compete in the Games, which start on Friday.
In Reversal, Paralympics Bars Athletes From Russia and Belarus
Paralympics organizers citied athlete discontent, boycott threats and a fear of violence in ejecting the athletes on the eve of the opening ceremony.
In reversal, IPC bans Russian and Belarusian athletes from Beijing Paralympics
A 71-member Russian contingent and 12-member team from Belarus are already in Beijing for the Games, which begin on Friday.
In reversal, Paralympics bars athletes from Russia and Belarus
On Wednesday night, organisers of the Paralympic Winter Games were resolute that they had no option except to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete. On Thursday afternoon, they were equally resolute when they came to the opposite conclusion.
Paralympic Committee allow Russian athletes to compete
Russia’s 72 athletes will not be banned, despite the invasion of Ukraine
Paralympics open in Beijing under cloud of war
The Winter Paralympics opened Friday in Beijing with the Russian athletes sent home, the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone to get to China and an impassioned call for peace. Andrew Parsons, the president of the International Paralympic Committee, declared his horror at the fighting in Ukraine and called on…
Paralympics: Russian and Belarusian athletes banned after U-turn
There will be no athletes from Russia or Belarus at the 2022 Paralympic Games in Beijing after all. Less than 24 hours after the organizing body said the athletes could compete as neutrals, the decision was reversed.
Russia and Belarus athletes banned from competing at Winter Paralympics
The International Paralympic has performed a U-turn.
Russian And Belarusian Athletes Banned From Winter Paralympic Games In U-Turn
“The situation in the athlete villages is escalating and has now become untenable,” said International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons.
Russian Athletes, Media, and Cats Face Bans
International organizations and companies are taking swift action to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals at Beijing Winter Games
BEIJING, March 2 — Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said today, despite widespread calls to ban them following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for which Belarus has been a key staging area....
Russian and Belarusian athletes out of Winter Paralympics in stunning about-face
The reversal of decision comes less than 24 hours after the IPC on Wednesday announced it would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete when the Games open on Friday, but only as neutral athletes with colours, flags and other national symbols removed.
Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics
Athletes from those countries will compete under the Paralympic flag in Beijing and not be included in the medal table, the IPC said.
Russian athletes allowed to compete at Winter Paralympics
Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing despite widespread calls to ban them.
Russian athletes banned from Beijing Paralympics after international pressure
After global pressure, the International Paralympic Committee reversed itself and banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, ending the organization’s purported “neutrality” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russian athletes now barred from Winter Paralympics
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been barred from the Winter Paralympics following threats of boycotts by other teams over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning about-face
In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games for their countries’ roles in the war in Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee said Thursday in Beijing.
Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympic Games as IPC reverses ruling
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games, less than 24 hours after the IPC announced it would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutral athletes.
Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympic Games as IPC reverses ruling
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games, less than 24 hours after the IPC announced it would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutral athletes.
Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics
Russian and Belarusian athletes were on Thursday banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics over the war in Ukraine, with organisers bowing to international pressure and threats of a boycott. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) had just a day earlier said athletes from the two countries would be allowed to compete as “neutrals” in the Games, […]
Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics
BEIJING, March 3 ― Russian and Belarusian athletes were today banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics over the war in Ukraine, with organisers bowing to international pressure and threats of a boycott. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) had just a day earlier said athletes from the...
IPC: Russian, Belarusian Athletes Barred from Beijing Paralympics
Other athletes threatened to boycott if the two nations were included
Russian, Belarusian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning about-face
In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games for their countries' roles in the war in Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee
Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete as ‘neutrals’ at Beijing Paralympics
Despite the ostracisation of Russia from many sports engagements, the IPC will allow Russian athletes to compete at Winter Olympics.
Russian-licensed drivers banned from British motorsport
Russian-licensed drivers and teams are to be banned from competing in motorsport events in the UK, it was announced on Wednesday.
Russians face more sports sanctions, but not at Winter Paralympics
“Sports administrators are choosing bloodshed and profits over principle and stakeholders,” say Global Athlete group.
Russians, Belarusians out of Paralympics amid boycott risk
Faced with threats of withdrawals and growing animosity in the Athletes Village, organizers of the Winter Paralympics on Thursday reversed course and expelled athletes from Russia and Belarus.The about-face came less than 24 hours after the International Paralympic Committee announced it would allow Russians and Belarusians to compete when the Games open on Friday, but only as neutral athletes with colors, flags and other national symbols removed because of the invasion of Ukraine.The Paralympics in Beijing, which follow the Winter Olympics, close on March 13.“The war has now come to these Games and behind the scenes many governments are having an influence on our cherished event,” IPC President Andrew Parsons said Thursday after announcing the ban. “We were trying to protect the Games from war.”Parsons said the IPC underestimated the negative reaction to letting Russians and Belarusians compete — even as neutral athletes. The Athletes Village, which Parsons hoped would be a place of harmony, he now depicted…
Russians, Belarusians out of Paralympics amid boycott risk
Faced with threats of withdrawals and growing animosity in the Athletes Village, organizers of the Winter Paralympics on Thursday reversed course and expelled athletes from Russia and Belarus.
Russians, Belarusians out of Paralympics amid boycott risk
The about-face came less than 24 hours after the International Paralympic Committee announced it would allow Russians and Belarusians to compete when the Games open on Friday.
Six ways the Russian invasion of Ukraine has shaken the sports world
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked actions from athletes, sports leagues and organizations across the world.
Sports minister slams International Paralympic Committee for failing to ban Russia
OTTAWA - Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge says the International Paralympic Committee is "wrong" to allow Russian athletes to compete under a neutral banner.
U-turn sees Russian and Belarusian Paralympians banned
Russian and Belarusian athletes will be banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics after the International Paralympic Committee reversed its original decision.
Winter Paralympic Games open in Beijing with calls for peace in Ukraine
The tournament starts amidst the Russian war on Ukraine that has led to the expulsion of its athletes. The Chinese government has refused to criticize Russia as it welcomed more than five hundred athletes for the Games.
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