Russia, Belarus invited to Asian Games despite fierce objections from Ukraine
Russia's path to sending a team to the Paris Olympics next year became clearer on Thursday amid fierce objections from Ukraine.
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Russian, Belarusian athletes may compete at Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has offered to let Russian and Belarusian athletes take part in the Asian Games, a first step towards them competing at the Paris 2024 summer Olympics.
OCA offers Russian, Belarusian athletes opportunity to compete at Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Thursday it has offered to let Russian and Belarusian athletes take part in the Asian Games, a first step towards them competing at the Paris 2024 summer Olympics.
Russia launches new air raid on Ukraine as country takes shelter
Russia launched a new air raid on Ukraine during Thursday morning's rush hour, with Ukrainian officials telling civilians to take cover in shelters as air defence forces shot down incoming missiles.
Djokovic's father seen at pro-Russian demonstration
Footage has emerged showing Novak Djokovic's father at a pro-Russian demonstration at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
Djokovic's father seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags
MELBOURNE : Australian Open organisers have issued a reminder to players and their entourages about their policy on "inappropriate flags" after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic's father posing for pictures with fans holding Russian flags.
WATCH | Novak Djokovic's father filmed with fans holding pro-Russia flags at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic's father has been filmed posing with fans brandishing pro-Russian flags at the Australian Open in scenes Ukraine's ambassador on Thursday slammed as "a disgrace".
IOC seeks pathway to let Russians compete at Paris Olympics
GENEVA: The IOC made clear Wednesday it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, in defiance of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call to exclude them entirely.