Commonwealth legacy ‘front and centre’ of Birmingham Games, insists minister
Legacy remains “front and centre” for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, according to Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston.
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Wimbledon organisers holding talks with UK govt on Russian, Belarusian players
All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) is holding talks with the British government on the participation of players from Russia and Belarus at this year's Wimbledon, saying on Tuesday that it hopes to announce a decision in mid-May. Russian and Belarusian players have been allowed to compete on the regular ATP and WTA Tours but not under the name or flag of their countries following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Wimbledon organisers holding talks with UK govt on Russian, Belarusian players
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) is holding talks with the British government on the participation of players from Russia and Belarus at this year's Wimbledon, saying on Tuesday that it hopes to announce a decision in mid-May.
Wimbledon in talks with UK Government amid reports of ban on Russian players
Wimbledon officials are in ongoing talks with the UK government regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian players in this year's championships.
Stonewall criticises exclusion of transgender cyclist Emily Bridges
Stonewall has criticised the “disappointing” decision to prevent transgender cyclist Emily Bridges from competing in the women’s event at the British National Omnium Championships and urged sport to do more for the trans community.
FIFA criticised by MP Chris Bryant for allowing Russian delegates at congress
FIFA has been criticised for allowing Russian delegates to attend its annual congress in Qatar following the country’s ban from the World Cup due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Russian athletes must prove independent and neutral status – Sports Minister
Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston insists any individual athletes from Russia or Belarus wanting to take part in UK events must show they are ‘genuinely independent and neutral’ – with the assurance backed up by a written declaration.
Sanctions on Roman Abramovich cannot mean business as usual – Sports Minister
Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston maintains sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich must mean that it cannot be “business as usual” at Stamford Bridge.