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Badminton Could Allow Russians To Return From Ban

Badminton's governing body paved the way Wednesday for Russian and Belarusian players to return to competition as neutrals after they were banned over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. It comes with the Paris Olympics just over a year away and sports federations grappling with what to do about athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus. Badminton World Federation (BWF) barred Russian and Belarusian players in March last year and in April extended the ban as Moscow's assault on Ukraine stretched into a second year.

Badminton Could Allow Russians To Return From Ban

Badminton's governing body paved the way Wednesday for Russian and Belarusian players to return to competition as neutrals after they were banned over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. It comes with the Paris Olympics just over a year away and sports federations grappling with what to do about athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus. Badminton World Federation (BWF) barred Russian and Belarusian players in March last year and in April extended the ban as Moscow's assault on Ukraine stretched into a second year.

Hooper doubtful on Wallabies future after World Cup

MELBOURNE : Australia flanker Michael Hooper remains undecided on his playing future but doubts that it includes a Wallabies jersey beyond this year's World Cup.

Michael Hooper unclear as to Australia future beyond World Cup

Australia flanker Michael Hooper remains undecided on his playing future but doubts that it includes a Wallabies jersey beyond this year's World Cup.

With eyes on Paris Olympics, Toby Fournier joins Canada's women's basketball team camp

It's been quite the ride for Toby Fournier of late, but one she continues to have tunnel vision through.

Second time a charm for Portuguese surfer Bonvalot

When Portugal's Teresa Bonvalot qualified for the Tokyo Games in 2021 as a then 21-year-old, she had barely a month to prepare for surfing's Olympic debut and the biggest event of her life.

Tatyana McFadden shares journey behind Tatyana’s Law, goals for 2024 Paris Games

Tatyana McFadden, a 20-time Paralympic medalist, has used her platform to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. McFadden, 34, recently discussed her struggles as a high school student athlete, what compelled her to help establish Tatyana’s Law and her goals for the 2024 Paris Games.

Diving-No medal sale as airline steps in to fly Mexican Olympians to worlds

MEXICO CITY : Mexico's largest airline has offered to fly Olympic divers Alejandra Orozco and Gabriela Agundez to this year's world championships for free after government funding cuts forced them to try to find ways to pay their own passage.

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Badminton Could Allow Russians To Return From Ban

Badminton Could Allow Russians To Return From Ban

Hooper doubtful on Wallabies future after World Cup

Michael Hooper unclear as to Australia future beyond World Cup

With eyes on Paris Olympics, Toby Fournier joins Canada's women's basketball team camp

Second time a charm for Portuguese surfer Bonvalot

Tatyana McFadden shares journey behind Tatyana’s Law, goals for 2024 Paris Games

Diving-No medal sale as airline steps in to fly Mexican Olympians to worlds