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The International University Sports Federation (FISU) said on Friday it has decided to postpone the Russian city of Yekaterinburg's hosting rights for the 2023 World University Games.
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Victoria Azarenka calls for WTA to take action against Wimbledon banning Russian and Belarusian players this summer
Victoria Azarenka has slammed Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing at the Grand Slam following the invasion of Ukraine and has called on the WTA to take action. Russian and Belarusian players have been banned by the All England Club (AELTC) from taking part at Wimbledon this summer. Ad/> Despite their decision being criticised by the ATP, WTA and some of the world's best players, the tournament organisers have remained defiant.
Tennis-Belarusian Azarenka finds no sense in Wimbledon ban
MADRID (Reuters) - Belarus' Victoria Azarenka said the Wimbledon ban on players from Russia and her country makes no sense and the former world number one called on the tennis governing bodies to take action against the decision.
Belarusian Victoria Azarenka finds no sense in Wimbledon ban
Victoria Azarenka of Belarus said the Wimbledon ban on players from Russia and her country makes no sense and the former world number one called on the tennis governing bodies to take action against the decision. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which hosts the grass court Grand Slam, took the decision in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the stand was swiftly condemned by the men's and women's tours.
Belarusian Azarenka finds no sense in Wimbledon ban
MADRID : Belarus' Victoria Azarenka said the Wimbledon ban on players from Russia and her country makes no sense and the former world number one called on the tennis governing bodies to take action against the decision.
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'I don't want to judge' - Alexander Bublik says Wimbledon have 'the right' to ban Russians, Belarusians from competing
Alexander Bublik says governments and tournament organisers have «the right» to ban players from competitions but does not feel politics and sport should be mixed. Russian and Belarusian players have been banned by the All England Club from taking part at Wimbledon this summer in wake of Ukraine's invasion of Russia. Ad/> Despite their decision being criticised by the ATP, WTA and some of the world's best players, tournament organisers have remained defiant.