International Olympic Committee Withdraws Top Olympic Honour From Vladimir Putin
The International Olympic Committee on Monday stripped Russian President Vladimir Putin of the Olympic Order award in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
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England sent pessimistic message over West Indies after dropping Stuart Broad and James Anderson
Boris Johnson slams Vladimir Putin for ‘barbaric’ tactics in Ukraine
Chelsea stars must remain calm in the ‘middle of a storm’, says Tuchel amid on and off-field drama
Thomas Tuchel has called on his Chelsea players to remain calm in the “middle of a storm” after a dramatic week for the capital club.
Ecclestone defiende a Putin: "Ha hecho lo que dijo"
Mientras que el mundo del deporte sigue condenando la invasión rusa a Ucrania, Bernie Ecclestone también ha querido dar su opinión sobre un conflicto en el que para el expresidente de la Fórmula 1, entra en juego una amistad y también algunos negocios con Vladimir Putin. El mandatario ruso fue con quien negoció el británico, justo antes de ser apartado por Liberty Media del frente del Gran Circo, la entrada del GP de Rusia al calendario mundialista en 2014 y desde entonces, su relación se fue estrechando hasta el punto de defender lo indefendible.
Vladimir Putin is being stripped of his honorary sporting titles amid Ukraine invasion
By Ben Church and Aleks Klosok, CNN
Badminton, swimming federations ban athletes from Russia and Belarus
Russia and Belarus from international tournaments on Tuesday, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, although they said athletes would be allowed to compete under a neutral banner. Since the start of what Russian President Vladimir Putin has called "a special military operation" last week, sports bodies across the world have already moved against Russia and Belarus by refusing to host or play against teams from the countries. The Badminton World Federation's (BWF) move comes a day after it cancelled tournaments in Russia and Belarus and is in line with recommendations made by the International Olympic Committee executive board.
Sport: Badminton, swimming federations ban athletes from Russia and Belarus
The world governing bodies for badminton and swimming suspended Russia and Belarus from international tournaments on Tuesday (Mar 1), following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, although they said athletes would be allowed to compete under a neutral banner.
Everton-linked billionaire Usmanov has assets frozen
Alisher Usmanov, who has sponsorship links to Everton, has had his assets frozen as part of sanctions imposed by the European Union in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.