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Olympics chief responds to Ukraine’s boycott calls
16.04.2026
Olympics chief responds to Ukraine’s boycott calls
Kiev’s demands go against the “principles we stand for,” Thomas Bach says Published 13 Feb, 2023 08:34 | Updated 13…
Ex-Chelsea footballer found dead in Türkiye
16.04.2026
Ex-Chelsea footballer found dead in Türkiye
Christian Atsu had been missing since the earthquakes on February 6 Published 18 Feb, 2023 11:17 | Updated 18 Feb,…
Russia’s exit from top European sports body approved
16.04.2026
Russia’s exit from top European sports body approved
Russia will become part of the Asian Chess Federation if accepted, the international body has ruled Published 22 Feb, 2023…
Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final
16.04.2026
Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final
The world number seven also saw off Novak Djokovic in the semifinals on his way to the title in Dubai…
‘Before a game I down a nice vodka to tone my muscles’: How the Russian ‘Black Spider’ took football to new heights
16.04.2026
‘Before a game I down a nice vodka to tone my muscles’: How the Russian ‘Black Spider’ took football to new heights
Lev Yashin remains revered as a benchmark of goalkeeping excellence Published 19 Mar, 2023 13:19 | Updated 20 Mar, 2023…
Russian moves: Here are five athletes who electrified their sports with unique tricks
16.04.2026
Russian moves: Here are five athletes who electrified their sports with unique tricks
From ice hockey to gymnastics, Russian athletes have created numerous signature moves down the years Published 30 Mar, 2023 10:03…
Checkmate: Russian and Chinese stars prepare for tense stand-off in Kazakhstan
16.04.2026
Checkmate: Russian and Chinese stars prepare for tense stand-off in Kazakhstan
Magnus Carlsen won’t defend his title, leaving China’s Ding Liren to face Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi in Astana for chess’ top…
Argentinian soccer star applies for Russian passport
16.04.2026
Argentinian soccer star applies for Russian passport
Benjamin Garre has signed a contract with Russia’s Krylia Sovetov for three and a half years Published 8 Apr, 2023…
FIFA will not ban Israel – media
16.04.2026
FIFA will not ban Israel – media
The Palestinian Football Association has called for the country to be barred from sporting events over the war in Gaza…
Men shouldn’t be in women’s sports competitions – UN official
16.04.2026
Men shouldn’t be in women’s sports competitions – UN official
Male athletes have a natural advantage over females, making competition between the sexes unfair and dangerous, Reem Alsalem believes Published…