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Badminton, swimming federations ban athletes from Russia and Belarus

Russia and Belarus from international tournaments on Tuesday, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, although they said athletes would be allowed to compete under a neutral banner. Since the start of what Russian President Vladimir Putin has called "a special military operation" last week, sports bodies across the world have already moved against Russia and Belarus by refusing to host or play against teams from the countries. The Badminton World Federation's (BWF) move comes a day after it cancelled tournaments in Russia and Belarus and is in line with recommendations made by the International Olympic Committee executive board.

Svitolina says she won't play Russians as Ukrainian players seek action

The top-ranked Ukranian woman tennis player Elina Svitolina on Monday said she would refuse to play Russian and Belarusian tennis players in tournaments.

Russia facing sports isolation over invasion of Ukraine

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Sport: Badminton, swimming federations ban athletes from Russia and Belarus

The world governing bodies for badminton and swimming suspended Russia and Belarus from international tournaments on Tuesday (Mar 1), following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, although they said athletes would be allowed to compete under a neutral banner.

Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina refuses to play Russia’s Anastasia Potapova unless WTA take action

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has insisted she will not play Russian opponent Anastasia Potapova at the Monterrey Open unless the WTA and the ITF take action.

Russian Ice Skaters Barred From All Competitions: Federation

Russian and Belarus ice skaters have been barred from all competitions over the invasion of Ukraine, the International Skating Union announced on Tuesday. "The ISU Council... agreed that with immediate effect and until further notice, no skaters belonging to the ISU Members in Russia and Belarus shall be invited or allowed to participate in international ice skating competitions," the body said in a statement. Russia is a powerhouse in ice skating most recently winning six medals -- two of them gold -- at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

World Taekwondo revokes Vladmir Putin's honorary black belt

Hong Kong, China - Russian President Vladimir Putin had his honorary black belt in taekwondo revoked by the sport's international governing body on Tuesday, over his country's invasion of Ukraine.

Anastasia Potapova says Russian athletes are ‘hostages of the situation’ as Elina Svitolina match uncertainty continues

Anastasia Potapova has said Russian athletes are becoming “hostages of the current situation” amid the uncertainty over whether she will face Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Tuesday. World No 15 Svitolina is set to face Potapova in the first round at the Monterrey Open, but cast doubt on her participation in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Badminton, swimming federations ban athletes from Russia and Belarus

Svitolina says she won't play Russians as Ukrainian players seek action

Russia facing sports isolation over invasion of Ukraine

Sport: Badminton, swimming federations ban athletes from Russia and Belarus

Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina refuses to play Russia’s Anastasia Potapova unless WTA take action

Russian Ice Skaters Barred From All Competitions: Federation

World Taekwondo revokes Vladmir Putin's honorary black belt

Anastasia Potapova says Russian athletes are ‘hostages of the situation’ as Elina Svitolina match uncertainty continues