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.
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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.
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.
Badminton Chiefs Ban Russian Athletes From Tournaments
Badminton chiefs on Tuesday banned athletes and officials representing Russia and Belarus from participating at tournaments sanctioned by the world federation in response to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. It follows a call from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for sports federations and organisers to exclude competitors from the two nations. The Badminton World Federation, based in Kuala Lumpur, said it had toughened its measures in response to the IOC recommendations.
Elina Svitolina won't play Russians as Ukrainian players seek action
Paris - The top-ranked Ukranian woman tennis player Elina Svitolina on Monday said she would refuse to play Russian and Belarusian tennis players in tournaments.
Russian, Belarusian skaters banned by international governing body following invasion of Ukraine
The International Skating Union (ISU) says competitors from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to compete at its international events until further notice due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia barred from all international ice skating events following invasion of Ukraine
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russia was excluded from all international ice skating events as sporting sanctions continued to mount Tuesday following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russian, Belarusian skaters banned from ISU competitions, governing body says
MOSCOW :The International Skating Union (ISU) said on Tuesday that competitors from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to take part in its international events until further notice over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.