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Premier League considers ending Russian broadcast deals
The Premier League is “very closely” considering suspending or terminating its media rights deals with Russian broadcasters following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Formula 1 ends Russian race contract
Formula 1 has intensified its sanctions against Russia by announcing the termination of its contract with grand prix promoter, Rosgonki, in a move that will mean the motor-racing championship no longer…
IPC swiftly reverses decision on Russian, Belarusian athletes at Beijing 2022
The International Paralympic Committee has changed course on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at the forthcoming 2022 winter Paralympic Games, removing them from the event in Beijing…
EA Sports removes Russian teams from Fifa, NHL video games
Video game developer EA Sports has removed the Russia national team and its clubs from the popular Fifa series including Fifa 22 amid the country's invasion of Ukraine
More summer Olympics IFs announce Russian athlete sanctions
The International Shooting Sport Federation is among the latest international federations to suspend Russian and Belarusian athletes following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia, Belarus to compete at Paralympics as neutral athletes
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has today (Wednesday) ruled that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to participate in the winter Paralympics in Beijing, albeit as neutral competitors
Usmanov steps aside as FIE president following EU sanctions
Alisher Usmanov, the Uzbek-born Russian oligarch, has stepped down as president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) following sanctions imposed on him by the European Union after Russia’s invasion o…
Medvedev allowed to compete as tennis governing bodies unite to sanction Russia
The Association of Tennis Professionals, Women's Tennis Association, and International Tennis Federation have united to issue sanctions against Russia amid the country's invasion and bombardment of Ukraine.
Adidas suspends Russian national teams kit deal
Sportswear manufacturer Adidas has suspended its sponsorship agreement with the Russian Football Union amid the ongoing Russian invasion and bombardment of Ukraine
FIDE strips Russia of Chess Olympiad, terminates sponsorship deals with Russian firms
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has stripped Russia of the Chess Olympiad and terminated its sponsorship deals with Russian and Belarusian companies following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Putin loses more titles as IFs continue sanctions
Fina, the global governing body of aquatic sports, has withdrawn an honour presented to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but has stopped short of an outright suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes,…
IIHF removes World Junior Championship from Russia
The International Ice Hockey Federation has stripped its 2023 World Junior Championship from Russia as part of the latest sporting sanctions placed against the country following its invasion of Ukraine
FIVB strips Russia of 2022 Men’s Volleyball World Championships
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has stripped Russia of the rights to host its 2022 Men's World Championships in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Uefa terminates Gazprom sponsorship across club and national team competitions
Uefa has decided to end its sponsorship agreement with Russian state-owned gas company Gazprom following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
IOC issues further measures against Russia
The International Olympic Committee has stepped up its sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine by moving to recommend that all international federations (IFs) and sports event organisers…
Euroleague Basketball suspends VTB sponsorship, removes Russian teams
Euroleague Basketball has frozen its marketing partnership with Russian state-owned banking group VTB, along with suspending the participation of Russian teams in its competitions
Russia out of World Cup after Fifa and Uefa bar its teams
Russia has been eliminated from qualifying for the 2022 Fifa World Cup after the governing bodies of world and European football barred all Russian teams from their competitions
IJF suspends Putin’s honorary presidency, IFs continue reaction to conflict in Ukraine
The International Judo Federation has suspended Russian president Vladimir Putin’s title as its honorary president and ambassador, as international sports federations continue to react to Russia’s inv…