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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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.
US backs IOC call for Russia sports ban
International Olympic Committee calls for Russian athletes to be barred from international competition following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee said in a statement they backed the IOC's demands for Russian athletes to be suspended, and urged the ban to include the Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing this week.
United States Backs IOC Call For Russia Sports Ban
US Olympic chiefs threw their support behind International Olympic Committee calls for Russian athletes to be barred from international competition following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee said in a statement they backed the IOC's demands for Russian athletes to be suspended, and urged the ban to include the Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing this week.
Canterbury skier Millie Knight 'amazed' to represent ParalympicsGB for third successive Winter Games after self-doubt and injuries hindered her preparations
Millie Knight battled back from fearing she would never ski again to secure her place at a third Winter Paralympic Games.
Athletics-New Zealand's double Olympic shot put champion Adams retires
(Reuters) - Double Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams said on Tuesday she is retiring from the sport, having represented New Zealand at five Games and winning four medals.
Olympic bobsledders surprise Ottawa children after video goes viral
After building a bobsled out of snow, five Edina Street children got a chance this weekend to take a ride with a pair of Canadian Olympians.
New Zealand shot put legend Valerie Adams retires
shot put champion Valerie Adams announced her retirement Tuesday after a stellar career that saw her dominate the sport for long periods. The towering 37-year old was unbeatable at her peak, winning a record 56 straight international competitions between 2010 and 2014. She claimed gold at the Beijing and London Games, earning silver in Rio and bronze in Tokyo last year.