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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Russian athletes join 'no to war' plea
Russia, after it invaded Ukraine, now even Russian athletes are coming out to voice their 'no to war' plea. The newly crowned world No. 1 tennis star Daniil Medvedev and ice hockey legend Alex Ovechkin are among a host of Russian sports personalities who have urged their country to exercise restraint and cease the war on Ukraine. Here's how they have reacted: DANIIL MEDVEDEVTennis"Today I want to speak on behalf of every kid in the world. They all have dreams, their lives are just starting, so many nice experiences to come," Medvedev wrote in his message on social media. "That's why I want to ask for peace in the world, for peace between countries. Kids are born with inner trust in the world, they believe so much in everything, in people, in love, in safety, in justice, in their chances in life. "Let's be together and show them that's it true, because every kid shouldn't stop dreaming."
International Olympic Committee places politics above athletes' rights to compete as it reacts to Russia-Ukraine war
Star Belarusian basketballer and two-time Olympian Yelena Leuchanka was arrested, beaten and imprisoned for joining street protests against her country's government in late 2020.
Ice hockey-IIHF suspends Russian, Belarusian teams until further notice
NEW YORK : The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on Monday suspended Russian and Belarusian teams from its competitions until further notice and revoked Russia's 2023 World Junior Championship hosting rights.
IIHF suspends Russian, Belarusian teams amid ongoing military invasion of Ukraine
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on Monday suspended Russian and Belarusian teams from its competitions until further notice and revoked Russia's 2023 World Junior Championship hosting rights.
With Russian athletes speaking out against the Ukraine invasion, what good would banning them do?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a call for Russia to be banned from all sport, by extension meaning Russian athletes could be asked to pay the price for President Vladimir Putin's decision to go to war.