Russian Athletes Shunned After Putin Rally
Several Russian Olympic athletes are facing a backlash over their support of Vladimir Putin and his war against the Ukraine during a recent rally. On Friday, Olympic medalists from gymnastics, ….
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Chess Grandmaster Banned Over Russia Support
Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin has reportedly been banned from the sport for a period of six months. The ban follows his public support of Russia’s war with the Ukraine, ….
Ontario Lifts More Attendance Restrictions
Ontario premier Doug Ford on Monday announced an accelerated lifting of the limits in place on indoor sporting events. The announcement will from Thursday onwards allow 50 per cent of ….
ITA Reveals Name Of Russian Doping Skater
The Independent Testing Agency (ITA) has now confirmed that Russian teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva did indeed test positive for a banned substance ahead of the Beijing Winter Games. Since ….
Russia Amid Yet Another Doping Scandal
When the International Olympic Committee postponed a figure skating medal ceremony due to legal issues on Wednesday, few would have foreseen the real reason being yet another doping scandal involving ….
Preet Chandi Sets Special South Pole Record
Britain’s Preet Chandi has just become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica on her own. Chandi finished the great trek a week ahead of schedule as she endured ….
Putin Pledges To Attend Beijing Winter Games
Russian president Vladimir Putin has now given his assurance to Beijing that he will indeed be attending the opening ceremony of February’s Winter Games. Putin reportedly made his promise of ….
Paris Committee Unveils Grand Plans For 2024
The organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games have revealed a bold and spectacular plan for what they hope will be the biggest opening ceremony in the history of the ….
Rana Reider Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
Leading track and field coach Rana Reider is being investigated by the US Center for SafeSport following several complaints of sexual misconduct, the sporting watchdog announced this week. Reider is ….
Vaccinations Mandatory For Winter Olympics
A groundbreaking and potentially controversial policy announced by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee earlier this week means US athletes hoping to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics will have ….