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Thirty countries challenge IOC over 'neutral' Russian athletes

IOC for "clarification" on Monday over how Russian and Belarusian athletes would be able to compete as neutral athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics.Russia and its ally Belarus, which allowed its territory to be used as a launchpad when Moscow began its invasion of Ukraine last February, have been sidelined from most Olympic sports since the war began.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said it is exploring a "pathway" to allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to take part in the Paris Games, under a neutral flag -- sparking fury from Ukraine.But in a joint letter seen by AFP, the countries expressed concern particularly given the "strong links and affiliations between Russian athletes and the Russian military".

WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina KOs Bianca Andreescu in Dubai

In a first-round matchup of former Grand Slam champions, ninth-seeded Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan beat Canada's Bianca Andreescu 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in the Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Duty Free Tennis Championships.

USA Boxing condemns IBA's 'misleading' 2024 Olympic qualifiers

The Russian-led International Boxing Association's (IBA's) announcement that its world championships are qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics is "false and misleading" and an attempt to sabotage qualification for the Paris Games, USA Boxing said.

Government officials want IOC clarity on neutrality for Russia, Belarus

The governments of more than 30 nations released a letter Monday calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of “neutrality” as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and, ultimately, next year’s Paris Olympics.

UK, 30 others vow support for ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes

LONDON :More than 30 countries, including the United States, Britain and France, on Monday pledged their support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in international sporting events, a British government statement said.

Over 30 countries vow support for ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes -UK govt

LONDON : More than 30 countries, including the United States, Britain and France, on Monday pledged their support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in international sporting events, a British government statement said.

Nations: No clarity on neutrality, no Olympics for Russia

The governments of more than 30 nations released a letter Monday calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of "neutrality" as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and, ultimately, next year's Paris Olympics.

Iga Swiatek keeps world No.1 spot after Qatar victory

The French and US Open champion, Swiatek, 21, dropped just five games all week on her way to a second straight Doha title on Saturday by beating Jessica Pegula.Aryna Sabalenka is second and American Pegula moves up to third in the standings despite defeat to Swiatek with Tunisian Ons Jabeur dropping to fourth.Jabeur has been sidelined through injury since January and will miss this week's Dubai WTA event.

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Thirty countries challenge IOC over 'neutral' Russian athletes

WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina KOs Bianca Andreescu in Dubai

USA Boxing condemns IBA's 'misleading' 2024 Olympic qualifiers

Government officials want IOC clarity on neutrality for Russia, Belarus

UK, 30 others vow support for ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes

Over 30 countries vow support for ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes -UK govt

Nations: No clarity on neutrality, no Olympics for Russia

Iga Swiatek keeps world No.1 spot after Qatar victory