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International Olympic Committee Urges All Sports Federations To Cancel Events Planned In Russia Or Belarus

The International Olympic Committee, angry at the Russian invasion of Ukraine breaching the 'Olympic Truce', on Friday urged all international sports federations to cancel their forthcoming events in Russia. "The IOC EB (executive board) today urges all international sports federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus," read the IOC statement. "They should take the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian and Belarussian governments into account and give the safety and security of the athletes absolute priority."

Jets' Ukraine tribute in ALM Bulls draw

Newcastle's Georgian striker Beka Mikeltadze has unveiled a T-shirt tribute to invasion-hit Ukraine after scoring from the penalty spot in his team's 2-2 A-League Men draw with Macarthur FC.

Indian Chess Player Anwesh Upadhyaya Stuck In Ukraine, Says Situation Scary

Alone in his apartment and every bit scared, former Indian national rapid chess champion Anwesh Upadhyaya is one among the several of his compatriots stuck in Ukraine amid a Russian invasion and is desperately hoping to be evacuated from the country which has been his home since 2012.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel complains criticism of Roman Abramovich due to Ukraine war spoiling final atmosphere

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has conceded the ‘uncertainty’ created by Roman Abramovich’s name being mentioned in Parliament on Thursday. The German is preparing his players to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, and acknowledged the trouble that the development has caused for the match, but also the wider implications.

'No more words, time to act!' - Polish FA president and Robert Lewandowski refuse to play Russia World Cup playoff

Robert Lewandowski and the Polish football association president Cezary Kulesza have said they will refuse to play Russia in their World Cup qualifying play-off. Russia further invaded Ukraine this week beyond their original 2014 attack, which has brought sanctions from governments around the world, commercial decisions from sponsors to cut ties with Russia, and condemnation from sporting figures, amongst other prominent names.

Poland refuse to play Russia in 2022 World Cup playoff game

Poland are refusing to play their World Cup qualifier against Russia in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Polish soccer federation president Cezary Kulesza said on Saturday.

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nandini ends with bronze after semifinal loss

Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria after going down to former world champion Lazzat Kungeibayeva of Kazakhstan in the semifinals. Nandini lost 0-5 in the bout held late on Friday night. Former youth world champion Nikhat Zareen (52kg) and Nitu (48kg) are the only Indians left in fray after they advanced to the finals of their respective weight categories.

Ukraine Crisis: Robert Lewandowski backs Poland's boycott of Russia World Cup play-off game

Robert Lewandowski has backed Poland's boycott of their World Cup play-off against Russia in March because of the invasion of Ukraine, saying «we can't pretend that nothing is happening».

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Ukraine Sport News

International Olympic Committee Urges All Sports Federations To Cancel Events Planned In Russia Or Belarus

Jets' Ukraine tribute in ALM Bulls draw

Indian Chess Player Anwesh Upadhyaya Stuck In Ukraine, Says Situation Scary

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel complains criticism of Roman Abramovich due to Ukraine war spoiling final atmosphere

'No more words, time to act!' - Polish FA president and Robert Lewandowski refuse to play Russia World Cup playoff

Poland refuse to play Russia in 2022 World Cup playoff game

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nandini ends with bronze after semifinal loss

Ukraine Crisis: Robert Lewandowski backs Poland's boycott of Russia World Cup play-off game