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.
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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.
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.
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, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, although they said athletes would be allowed to compete under a neutral banner.
Cross-country skiing-Norwegian Association bans Russian, Belarusian athletes
(Reuters) - Russian and Belarusian skiers will not be allowed to take part in this weekend's competitions in Norway, the Norwegian Skiing Association said on Tuesday.
IOC calls for international event ban for athletes from Russia and Belarus
The International Olympic Committee has recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes be prevented from competing in international events.