Russia and Belarus allowed to compete in team water sports events under neutral status
Russia and Belarus will once again be able to participate in team water sports after World Aquatics made such a decision.
1000 days of invincibility: how war changed Ukraine's sports infrastructure – photos
Today, 19 November 2024, marks 1,000 days since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This date is a testament not only just to Ukrainian people’s invincibility, but also the tremendous losses that were endured. Sports infrastructure took one of the hardest blows.
IOC president discusses return of Belarusian athletes with general secretary of Belarusian National Olympic Committee
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Ukrainian Nina Pashkevich, 47-year-old weightlifter, coach, and army sniper, was killed in action in the Donetsk Oblast
She had won the Ukrainian Weightlifting Championship in April 2024, adding to collection of nearly 100 sports awards.
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Russian Runner Banned For 10 Years In Doping Case From 2012 London Olympics
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on September 3 banned Russian athlete Tatyana Tomashova, a two-time world champion, for 10 years.
Kickboxing world champion Roman Holovatiuk killed in combat against Russia
Kickboxer Roman Holovatiuk killed in action at war with Russia
Internationally acclaimed athlete Roman Holovatiuk was killed in the war against Russian invaders. — Ukrinform.
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“Too political”: The International Paralympic Committee refused to approve Ukraine’s team uniform for over two months.
A key element of the controversy was a map of Ukraine that included Crimea, a peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014. The IPC reportedly objected to this depiction, but the Ukrainian committee successfully argued to keep it.
Additionally, the uniform incorporated a shade of green, which the Ukrainian committee described as a "protective" color and a symbol of the country's soldiers. The IPC raised concerns about the military connotations of this color choice.
Valerii Sushkevych, the head of the Ukrainian Paralympic Committee, explained, "This form looks military, and the design of the form is very similar to the form of warriors. I believe that this is not a military uniform, but it says a lot. We came here not to a sports festival, not just to fight for a purely sporting [holiday], but also for peace. Those who live in Ukraine will understand why we chose [such a uniform]."
Despite the IPC's objections, the Ukrainian team prevailed and will be wearing the contested uniforms in Paris. The design serves as a powerful symbol of Ukraine's ongoing struggle for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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88 Russian, 8 Belarusian Athletes To Compete As Neutrals In Paris Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced onAugust 26 that 88 Russian competitors will take part under a neutral banner at the Paris Paralympics.
140 athletes to represent Ukraine at Paris Paralympics
As many as 140 athletes, including 96 men and 44 women, will compete for Ukraine at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. — Ukrinform.
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