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More than 300 fencers write to Bach calling for Russia and Belarus ban to remain

The letter describes the FIE vote earlier this month to reinstate Russian and Belarusian fencers as a "catastrophic error" and accused the federation of "not fulfilling its duty of care for athletes, particularly Ukrainians".

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Valieva coach wants apology from Bach over Beijing 2022 accusations about treatment of skater

Kamila Valieva’s coach Eteri Tutberidze has revealed that she is expecting an apology from International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach following his criticism of how she treated the Russian teenage figure skater at Beijing 2022.

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Former Russian President Medvedev claims sports could move to Asia where level is "high"

Former Russian President and current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has claimed the country's National Federations could switch affiliation from Europe "where the level of the Asian Federation is high".

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World Athletics bans transgender athletes, reinstates Russia but retains ban

The World Athletics Council has today banned transgender athletes from women's competition, altered DSD athlete regulations, reinstated the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) following seven years of suspension - and retained the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials.

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Putin and Xi release statement backing IOC stance as plans for rival events continue

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping released a statement welcoming the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) move to allow Russians to compete as neutrals after meeting in Moscow.

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Exclusive: Australia "staying out of politics" after facing Russian boxers in New Delhi, claims coach

Australian head coach Santiago Nieva has claimed that his team are "staying out of politics" after facing Russian boxers at the start of the International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Championships here.

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Online survey suggests French backing for Russian presence at Paris 2024

An online survey of just over 1,000 French people has shown that 72 per cent believe Russian and Belarusian athletes should be able to participate in some form at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Russian Olympic Committee continues to build international coalition after holding talks with Namibia

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has underlined efforts to bolster ties with Africa after holding talks with leading officials from the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC).

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Sports

08.02.2023

Konstantin Belov

The most titled athlete in the history of Russia, Svetlana Romashina has completed her career.

Konstantin Belov

The most titled athlete in the history of Russia, Svetlana Romashina has completed her career.

On February 6, Svetlana Romashina announced the end of her sports career. List of awards for the whole career:
Olympics — 7 gold medals.

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Turin Mayor hopes Russia will compete at 2025 Winter World University Games

Turin Mayor Stefano Lo Russo has said that he hopes Russia will return to the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games when the Italian city plays host in two years’ time.

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Russian Football Union aims to replace Adidas kits early in 2023

The Russian Football Union (RFU) plans to finalise a deal with a new kit manufacturer early this year, after German company Adidas terminated its agreement due to the war in Ukraine.

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Russian State Duma deputy Zhurova admits she expects WADA to appeal "intermediate" Valieva decision

Russian State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova has acknowledged that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency's (RUSADA) decision to effectively clear Kamila Valieva is an "intermediate" verdict, and she expects the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to "play this situation in their own way".

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Doping

08.01.2023

"No suggestion" of state-sponsored doping in Kenya, says World Athletics chief

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has claimed that there is "no suggestion" of state-sponsored doping in Kenyan athletics despite a spate of positive drug tests.

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Politics in sports

06.01.2023

Djokovic calls for return of Russian and Belarusian players at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic has called for former world number one Daniil Medvedev, as well as players from Russia and Belarus, to be allowed back at Wimbledon this year.