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War in Ukraine
When the 29 Ukrainian athletes compete at the World Athletics Championships they can for a brief moment forget about the war, 2008 Olympic heptathlon champion Nataliia Dobrynska has told AFP.
Aug. 26, 2023
Russia
The IOC has yet to make a decision on whether Russians and Belarusians can take part in the Paris Games – which run from July 26 to August 11 2024 – as neutral competitors.
Aug. 15, 2023
Sports
Emmanuel Katsiadakis, the Greek president of the FIE, said the decision had been taken "after consultation with the International Olympic Committee".
Jul. 29, 2023
Russia
Following the disqualification of Olha Kharlan, the IOC urged international federations to "handle situations involving Ukrainian and neutral athletes with the necessary degree of sensitivity".
Jul. 28, 2023
Ukraine
Kharlan claimed she had been given the green light to snub Russian rival by the head of the sport's federation despite the gesture being a key feature of post-bout rituals.
Jul. 28, 2023
Ukraine
With no promises to shake hands, Ukrainians now are allowed to compete in tournaments where athletes from Russia and Belarus are allowed in neutral status.
Jul. 27, 2023
Ukraine
The four-time world sabre champion refused to either acknowledge her Russian opponent nor shake her hand at the end of the contest.
Jul. 27, 2023
Russia
The IOC has however left the door open for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in the 2024 Summer Games without their teams competing.
Jul. 26, 2023
Russia
The gymnasts will be readmitted from the beginning of 2024, but they will not be allowed to have any association with Russia or Belarus or their national sporting bodies.
Jul. 20, 2023
It seems that sport and politics are never far apart, with the patriotism of Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon contrasting sharply with other figures who have shown their true colors.
Jul. 16, 2023
Ukraine
World number 42 Vondrousova came through 6-3, 6-3 and will face either second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus or last year's runner-up Ons Jabeur for the title on Saturday.
Jul. 13, 2023
Ukraine
Commentators suggested Svitolina's victory was influenced by agreements between Poland, the UK and Ukraine in order to boost morale among Ukrainians amid “a sluggish counteroffensive on the front.”
Jul. 12, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine's Svitolina beats Polish World No.1 Swiatek and advances to Wimbledon semi-final
Jul. 12, 2023
Ukraine
Both players were upset at the reaction after the thrilling match, but Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina still described her victory as “the second-happiest moment in my life.”
Jul. 10, 2023
Football
Against all pre-tournament expectations the Ukrainian youth team did well to reach the semi-finals but were swept aside by a dominant Spain.
Jul. 6, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine’s participation in the football tournament at the Olympics marks only the fifth time in history that Ukraine will compete there in a team sport.
Jul. 3, 2023
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