Ukraine to boycott Olympic qualifying events in which Russians are participating
CNN — Ukraine has decided to boycott Olympic qualifying events in which Russians are competing for the Paris 2024 Games.…
Wimbledon to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete this year
CNN — Wimbledon will accept entries from Russian and Belarusian players for this year’s tournament if they agree to compete…
IOC president Thomas Bach calls governments ‘deplorable’ for negative reactions to Russia stance
CNN — International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has blasted some European governments as “deplorable” for what he calls…
IOC allowing Russian and Belarussian athletes to compete is a ‘slap in the face,’ says Ukrainian skeleton star Vladyslav Heraskevych
CNN — The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to allow Russian and Belarussian athletes to participate in international competitions comes…
Russian and Belarusian athlete participation ‘works’ despite war, says IOC President Thomas Bach
CNN — International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has defended plans to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate…
England hands Ukraine defeat on emotional night at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium, London CNN — The sight of Ukrainian flags flying along Wembley Way – the road approaching the iconic…
Reminders of war motivate Ukraine to perform ‘miracle’ against England
London CNN — It may be thousands of miles from the frontline, but the Ukrainian soccer team is never far…
IOC President Thomas Bach defends plan to include Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris Olympics
Berlin, Germany CNN — International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has pleaded with politicians to “keep politics and sports…
Chicago Blackhawks won’t wear Pride warmups because of security concerns
CNN — The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks are opting not to wear specialized Pride warmup jerseys on Sunday when the team…
Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka found it tough to face ‘hate’ in locker room
Reuters — Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka said she struggled to understand the “hate” she encountered in the locker room amid strained…
