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Skiing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold

Russian Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won gold in women's super-G standing, marking the first time Russia's national anthem played at Paralympics since 2014 and at any major global sporting event since Ukraine invasion.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Russian flag met largely by silence at opening ceremony of Winter Paralympics

Russian athletes competed at an international sporting event for the first time since Ukraine's invasion, receiving muted reception at the Winter Paralympic Games opening ceremony in Verona.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Ukraine's Olga Kharlan worries for fencing's Olympic future DW 07/17/2025

Kharlan expressed her outrage and disappointment regarding the FIE's decision to relax neutrality rules, allowing Russian military athletes to participate in competitions. "It's one of the propaganda tools of the army," she stated, highlighting the direct link between these athletes and the Russian military aggression in Ukraine. She expressed deep concern about the implications for the sport, indicating that the integrity of fencing is at risk due to Russian influence and governance issues surrounding the FIE.
Soccer (FIFA)
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