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Badminton Could Allow Russians To Return From Ban

Badminton's governing body paved the way Wednesday for Russian and Belarusian players to return to competition as neutrals after they were banned over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. It comes with the Paris Olympics just over a year away and sports federations grappling with what to do about athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus. Badminton World Federation (BWF) barred Russian and Belarusian players in March last year and in April extended the ban as Moscow's assault on Ukraine stretched into a second year.

Ruud, Rybakina gain momentum at French Open

PARIS : Fourth seed Casper Ruud stayed on course to reach consecutive finals at the French Open even as a couple of unheralded names in the women's competition continued to show their immense potential on a sunny Thursday at Roland Garros.

Ukraine war: Deadly Kyiv attack, Russian oil refinery hit, Eastern Europe's Russia warning

Russian forces began June with a fresh aerial bombardment of Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least three people and wounding others, authorities said.

Chess-Karjakin likely to skip World Cup, Carlsen's coach calls for sanctions

PARIS :Sergey Karjakin, who last year was banned for publicly backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is unlikely to take part in the World Cup after his social media followers urged him not to participate without the Russian flag or anthem.

Rybakina beats Czech teen to reach 3rd round at French Open, Keys loses

PARIS: Elena Rybakina’s comfort on clay improved as she eased into the third round at the French Open by beating another Czech teenager on Thursday. The Wimbledon champion, the No. 4 seed at Roland Garros, beat 18-year-old Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-3 on Court Suzanne Lenglen.

Chess-Russia's Karjakin likely to skip World Cup, polls followers on social media

PARIS : Chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin, who last year was banned for publicly backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is unlikely to take part in the World Cup after his social media followers urged him not to participate without the Russian flag or anthem.

Badminton World Federation to consider allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutrals

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) will consider allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in international competitions, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday (May 31), a month after they had extended the ban.

South Africa grants Putin immunity despite international arrest warrant

Confusion surrounding Vladimir Putin's visit to South Africa for a BRICS Summit, which brings together the world's major southern economies, seems to have been resolved.

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Badminton Could Allow Russians To Return From Ban

Ruud, Rybakina gain momentum at French Open

Ukraine war: Deadly Kyiv attack, Russian oil refinery hit, Eastern Europe's Russia warning

Chess-Karjakin likely to skip World Cup, Carlsen's coach calls for sanctions

Rybakina beats Czech teen to reach 3rd round at French Open, Keys loses

Chess-Russia's Karjakin likely to skip World Cup, polls followers on social media

Badminton World Federation to consider allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutrals

South Africa grants Putin immunity despite international arrest warrant