Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak banned for one year after wearing pro-war symbol on podium
By Ben Church, CNN
Podium Sport News
Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast who wore pro-war symbol on podium in Qatar given one-year ban
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak has been handed a one-year ban by a disciplinary committee for sporting a symbol supporting Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine on the medal podium in Doha in March.
Podium target pressure caused Tsunoda’s early mistakes
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Superbike podium ‘pleasing’ for Brookes after eight-year break
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Walsh & McNaul miss out on podium at Worlds in Istanbul
Michaela Walsh and Carly McNaul both missed out on medals at the Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Monday, suffering defeats in their respective quarter-finals.
Hook underlines importance of EWC podium points
Josh Hook says the F.C.C. Honda France’s squad capture of third place at last month’s 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans could prove decisive in the final title outcome. Hook joined team-mates Mike di Meglio and Gino Rea in completing the podium after the outfit held the lead during the early stages of the opening round of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship.
WTCR Trophy podium raises Nagy’s expectations
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Brundle pitied Max on buggy ride to Miami podium
Martin Brundle thinks the last thing Max Verstappen needed after winning a gruelling Miami Grand Prix was to be carted off on a buggy to the podium.