Medvedev happy at end to Wimbledon's Russia ban
World number five Daniil Medvedev welcomed Wimbledon's decision on Friday to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete in this year's tournament.
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IOC says Ukrainian athletes only ones to suffer from government decision
BERLIN : The International Olympic Committee criticized Ukraine's decision not to allow Ukrainian athletes to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, saying on Saturday this will hurt only Ukrainian sport and its athletes.
Kvitova says Russians, Belarusians should not be allowed back at Wimbledon
Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova opposed the grasscourt Grand Slam's decision to lift its ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year's tournament, saying she felt for Ukrainians amid Moscow's ongoing invasion of their country.
Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals
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 declarations of neutrality and comply with “appropriate conditions,” including not expressing support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “This was an incredibly difficult decision, not taken lightly or without a great deal of consideration for those who will be impacted,” All England Club chairman Ian Hewitt said in a statement.
Daniil Medvedev outlasts Karen Khachanov over three sets to reach Miami Open final for first time
Daniil Medvedev fought hard to see off an impressive Karen Khachanov over three sets to reach the Miami Open final for the first time. It continues a stunning run of form for Medvedev, who — since early February — has reached finals in Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai, Indian Wells and now in Florida, meaning he is the first man to reach five successive finals on the ATP Tour since Ivan Lendl in 1981. Ad In the Miami showpiece on Sunday, he will play Carlos Alcaraz — who beat him in Indian Wells — or Jannik Sinner for the title.
Fencing World Cup in France cancelled after governing body readmits Russians
A fencing World Cup in France was cancelled on Friday after the international governing body voted to let Russians compete.
IOC Russia Recommendation Not Binding For Paris 2024: French Minister
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals is not binding for Paris' 2024 Olympics, French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera said on Thursday. IOC recommendations were "a step which does not pre-judge what we will do" for Paris 2024, Oudea-Castera told reporters on a visit near Paris. "If the international federations decide that there will be participation by individual athletes, it will be under a strict neutrality regime, without a Russian flag or the national anthem," she added. Voices from western governments, civil society and athletes have been raised against allowing any Russian participation in the Games following Moscow's invasion last year of neighbour Ukraine.
Ukraine condemns Wimbledon decision to lift ban on Russian players
Ukraine has condemned the "immoral" decision to allow Russian and Belarusian tennis players to compete at Wimbledon after tournament organisers announced Friday they were lifting a ban imposed in 2022.