Ding Liren Becomes China's First World Chess Champion, Ends Magnus Carlsen's Reign
Ding Liren became China's first world chess champion on Sunday after a rapid-play tie-break victory over Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in Kazakhstan.
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IBA president Kremlev blasts 'black sheep' that formed breakaway world body
International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev blasted the national federations who broke away from the body to form a new world boxing federation, describing the officials as 'black sheep' and 'hyenas' who do not belong in sport.
Fernandez advances to Madrid Open quarterfinals with doubles partner Taylor Townsend
Leylah Fernandez is showing well in doubles play in Madrid following a quick exit last week from the women's singles tournament.
Ukraine Withdraws From World Judo Championships Over Russian Soldier Presence
Ukraine on Monday pulled its team from the World Judo Championships in Qatar over the presence of Russian athletes it argued were active soldiers. The International Judo Federation (IJF) gave judokas from Russia and Belarus the green light to compete at the May 7-14 championships in Doha on the proviso they compete as individual neutral athletes. But the Ukrainian judo federation said in a statement that "the majority of the (Russian) team are athletes who are active servicemen of the armed forces of the Russian Federation, part of the army that attacked Ukraine on February 24, 2022".
Judo-Ukraine to boycott world championships over Russia, Belarus inclusion
Ukrainian judokas will not take part in this month's world championships in Qatar following the International Judo Federation's (IJF) decision to readmit Russians and Belarusians as neutrals, the Ukrainian Judo Federation (UJF) said on Monday.
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“The main battles are coming soon," Ukraine's president says
“Dear warriors, the main battles are coming soon. We must free our land and our people from Russian slavery,” Zelenskyy said.
Kasatkina thankful Russian players still able to compete
Daria Kasatkina said she is thankful that Russian tennis players are still able to compete in international tournaments while other sports have banned them due to the war in Ukraine.