Belarus
No Wimbledon coverage in Russia, Belarus despite players’ return
The Wimbledon Championships will once again be absent from television screens in Russia this year, as a result of the country's illegal invasion of Ukraine
Setanta Sports channels banned in Belarus
The distribution of Setanta Sports channels has been banned in Belarus by the country’s Ministry of Information.
Belarus’ Beltelecom adds Setanta Sports channels
Belarusian telecoms operator Beltelecom has added two Setanta Sports Eurasia pay-television channels to its terrestrial television and IPTV services after striking a carriage deal with the pan-regional…
IOC provides update on Russia and Belarus stance, delays Paris 2024 verdict
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recommended that athletes from Russia and Belarus continue to compete under neutral flags, but a decision on their participation at next year’s Olympic Games i…
ASOIF outlines stance on IOC’s pathway plan for Russian, Belarusian athletes
The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) has given its support to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) efforts to further develop means by which Russians and Belarusians c…
IOC targets pathway for Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris 2024
The International Olympic Committee has further progressed efforts to have Russian and Belarusians compete as neutral athletes ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, following a meeting of its Executive…
IOC to assess OCA proposal for Russian, Belarusian athletes in Asian competitions
The International Olympic Committee has said it will explore a proposal from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes into competitions ahead of the 2024 Olympic…
International Paralympic Committee suspends Russian, Belarusian NPCs
Members of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have voted to suspend the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) of Russia and Belarus amid the ongoing war in Ukraine
IBA lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian boxers and officials
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has set up another potential dispute with the International Olympic Committee by announcing that Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will now be able…
IBU set to maintain suspensions of Russian, Belarusian federations
The national federations of Russia (RBU) and Belarus (BiFB) are set to see their exclusion from the International Biathlon Union (IBU) extended for the foreseeable future, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine
Sports ministers repeat calls to ban Russian, Belarussian athletes and suspend broadcasts
Western countries have reiterated calls for international sports federations to suspend Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in their events amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine
Fiba ejects Russia and Belarus from 2023 World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has stepped up its sanctions against Russia and Belarus amid the war in Ukraine by removing the two nations from the men’s 2023 World Cup.
Korean official nominated for ISU president; Russia and Belarus among event bidders
The Korea Skating Union (KSU) has nominated its former president and current Samsung Global Strategy Group president, Kim Jae-youl, to succeed Jan Dijkema as president of the International Skating Union…
IBU suspends Russian and Belarusian federations
The International Biathlon Union has suspended the national federations of Russia (RBU) and Belarus (BiFB) for bringing the sport “into disrepute” amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Countries call on international federations to maintain Russia hosting ban
Sports ministers from 37 countries have signed an open letter calling on international federations to prohibit Russia and Belarus from hosting major sporting events following the invasion of Ukraine
International federations continue moves against Russia, Belarus
The International Judo Federation and International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) are among a number of international sporting federations to have handed out fresh sanctions against Russia and Belarus amid…
Uefa issues Belarus sanctions, Russia to appeal football ban to CAS
Uefa, football’s European governing body, has ordered Belarusian clubs and national teams to play at neutral venues with no fans due to the country’s role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while the Russi…
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…