russian athletes

By Associated Press LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee dismissed on Friday claims by Russian President Vladimir Putin of "ethnic discrimination" against athletes who are excluded from international sport.…

By AFP PARIS: World Triathlon on Thursday opened the way for athletes from Russia and Belarus, banned from competition since March 2022 after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, to once again compete in its competitions.…

By Associated Press LONDON: Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year. The players must sign…

By Associated Press KYIV: The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year's Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The…

PARIS: The International Olympic Committee's call for federations to bar Russian athletes due to the invasion of Ukraine has been criticised as "not justified" by the International Judo Federation. Russian and Belarusian athletes have been…

NEW DELHI: As the world of sports joins the rest to isolate Russia, after it invaded Ukraine, now even Russian athletes are coming out to voice their 'no to war' plea. The newly crowned world No. 1 tennis star Daniil Medvedev and ice hockey…