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Russia Still Banned From Olympic Athletics -- 'But Things Change': Coe
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said earlier this month that athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus would be able to compete in Paris as neutrals, outside of team events.
Dec. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
Tension Over Russian and Belarusian Participation in France 2024 Olympics
The Olympic Committee’s decision on Russian and Belarusian participation in the 2024 Olympics was unexpected for Ukraine, but there is still a question over EU entry visas.
Dec. 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
Olympic Chiefs Give Green Light to Participation of Russian Athletes as Neutrals
The International Olympic Committee added that there were currently only eight athletes from Russia and three from Belarus who had qualified as neutral athletes.
Dec. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukrainian Footballers Abroad Help Raise Awareness
As ambassadors in the spirit of a Welsh journalist who defied the Kremlin’s lies about the Holodomor, Ukrainian footballers are making sure the public does not ignore their war-torn country.
Nov. 25, 2023
Ukraine
Defiant Ukraine Vow to 'Fight' on Despite Euro 2024 Setback
Ukraine national football team's coach, Serhiy Rebrov, stays defiant after a 0-0 draw with Italy, missing Euro 2024 automatic qualification.
Nov. 21, 2023
Ukraine
Fury to Fight Usyk For Undisputed Heavyweight Crown on February 17
The winner will be crowned the heavyweight division's first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis from 1999 to 2000.
Nov. 17, 2023
Ukraine
‘The Full-Scale Invasion Has Made Ukrainian Esports Unique’: Interview With Legendary Cyber Commentator
Ukrainian cyber legend Oleksiy Maletsky takes Kyiv Post “behind the scenes” of this gaming industry and how the full-scale invasion changed Ukrainian cyber sports.
Nov. 14, 2023
Ukraine
Factory in Western Ukraine Caught Making Uniforms for Russian National Ski Team
Not all personnel in the Zakarpattia factory were aware of the winter sportswear operation, but those that knew of it were reportedly told to keep it a secret.
Nov. 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
Putin Accuses IOC of ‘Ethnic Discrimination’ Against Russians
The IOC still has to make a final ruling on whether athletes from Russia and Belarus, a key ally for Moscow in its war with Ukraine, will be permitted to compete next summer.
Oct. 19, 2023
Russia
Russian Olympic Committee Suspended by IOC, Moscow Reacts Furiously
IOC punishes Russian Olympic Committee for absorbing sports organizations from occupied Ukrainian territories.
Oct. 12, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine to Boycott All UEFA Competitions Featuring Russian Teams
Ukraine has repeatedly called for blanket bans on Russia from international sporting events and has threatened to boycott the 2024 Paris Olympics if Russian and Belarusian athletes take part.
Sept. 27, 2023
Ukraine
Ukrainian High-Jumper Soars to Gold
Yaroslava Mahuchikh, after being forced to flee Russia’s full-scale invasion, continues to leap to new heights and proudly fly Ukraine’s flag on the road to the Paris Olympics.
Sept. 18, 2023
Sports
Epic Ultramarathon Journey: 2,500km Run for Ukraine - Boas Krachtwejk's Inspiring Mission
Starting his epic journey in Amsterdam on July 22, he has conquered a staggering 2,500 kilometers, reaching Kyiv on September 10.
Sept. 10, 2023
Sports
Usyk Stops Dubois to Retain World Heavyweight Titles
Victory meant Usyk kept hold of the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Organisation and International Boxing Federation heavyweight belts.
Aug. 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Competing Gives Ukrainian Athletes 'Temporary Relief' From War
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
Russians Might Opt Out of Olympics, Ukrainian Sports Minister Claims
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