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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Wait, What Euphemism Are We Using for Russian Olympians Now?

If you watched the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Games, you may have noticed a conspicuous omission during the parade of nations. Because of its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine almost exactly four years ago, Russia-and its allies in Belarus-has been banned from participating in these Olympics.
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

'Russian origin' cyberattacks target Italy's Winter Olympics

Italy prevented Russian-origin cyberattacks targeting government foreign offices and Milano Cortina Winter Olympics sites, including hotels in Cortina.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa cannot solve geopolitical issues - Infantino

Fifa cannot solve geopolitical problems but can promote unity through football amid calls to suspend Israel after UN commission concluded genocide in Gaza.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Israel participation not on Fifa agenda

Fifa council meeting in Zurich excluded Israel's football participation from the agenda despite UN genocide findings and growing calls to suspend Israeli teams from competitions.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Infantino 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban

Ukraine's sports minister called Fifa president Gianni Infantino 'irresponsible' and 'infantile' for proposing to consider lifting the ban on Russian football teams amid the ongoing war.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
3 weeks ago

Russian Ice Hockey Federation plans to appeal IIHF's decision to disqualify teams from participating in international competitions during 2026-27 season

IIHF will keep Russian and Belarusian national and club teams banned from 2026-27 championships while considering conditional U18 reintegration for 2027-28 pending safety assessments.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Ukrainian diver Lyskun switches allegiance to Russia, loses all medals

Ukrainian diver Sofiia Lyskun switched allegiance to Russia, prompting the Ukrainian Diving Federation to strip her of medals and seek international sports quarantine.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Judo: Russian athletes may compete under national flag DW 11/27/2025

The International Judo Federation ended the restriction and reinstated Russian judokas' right to compete under their national flag immediately at international events.
#uefa
fromDefector
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Italy Makes Up For UEFA's Cowardice By Ending Israel's World Cup Chances | Defector

fromDefector
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Italy Makes Up For UEFA's Cowardice By Ending Israel's World Cup Chances | Defector

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fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Could UEFA impose football ban on Israel? DW 09/26/2025

UEFA is poised to suspend Israel, potentially excluding its national team and clubs from European competitions and World Cup qualifying.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Spanish minister calls Israel's sport participation a double standard'

Spanish Sports Minister calls for treating Israeli teams like Russian sides in 2022 amid pro-Palestine protests and heightened security at the Vuelta a España.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
8 months ago

Russian Olympic Committee plans legal challenge after IOC confirms teams are barred from 2026 Winter Olympics

Russian teams, including hockey, remain banned from the 2026 Winter Olympics due to ongoing sanctions related to the invasion of Ukraine.
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