Russia
Telesport ‘files bankruptcy claim’ against ex-owner
Russian sports marketing agency Telesport is allegedly demanding the bankruptcy of its former owner Petr Makarenko as the businessman and his former company come under a myriad of lawsuits to recover debt
Haas F1, Uralkali resolve sponsorship dispute
Uralkali confirms it has "received in full" the payment owed by Haas following the termination of the title sponsorship deal between the two parties.
Okko CEO claims Telesport purchase as LaLiga pulls plug
Sergey Shishkin, CEO of Russian subscription OTT platform Okko, claims to have acquired 99 per cent of shares in Telesport as financial turbulence at the Russian sports marketing agency has put paid to…
Serie A negotiates five-year Match TV extension
Serie A will remain on Match TV in Russia until at least 2029 as - unlike some other high-profile properties - the league continues to have uninterrupted coverage in the country.
Haas F1, ex-sponsor Uralkali dispute arbitration ruling
Haas Formula 1 has disputed claims made by former title sponsor Uralkali regarding the arbitration ruling on the termination of its contract following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Broad Euro 2024 exposure in Russia on Match TV, Okko
This summer's Uefa European Championship will receive blanket coverage in Russia following deals struck with Match TV, the Gazprom Media-owned broadcaster, and subscription streaming platform Okko
Infront nets Bundesliga sales remit in cluster of European markets
Bundesliga International has turned to Infront to manage media rights sales in 10 mainly Central and Eastern European countries in the agency's third multi-territory distribution deal in quick succession with a major European league.
IOC slams Russia’s ‘politicisation’ of sport
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has said “attacks are coming from all levels” from Russia as the IOC today (Tuesday) issued a declaration against the politicisation of sport.
Russia stripped of EHF Women’s Euro 2026 hosting rights
The European Handball Federation (EHF) has announced it is seeking a new destination for its Women’s Euro 2026 tournament after stripping the hosting rights from Russia.
IBA expelled by IOC, Bach calls out Ukrainian government
International Olympic Committee members today (Thursday) voted overwhelmingly in favour of excluding the International Boxing Association (IBA) from the Olympic Movement, following four years of governance…
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
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…
Questions raised in Ukraine over Joma branding in Zenit kit deal
Russian Premier League (RPL) club Zenit Saint Petersburg has signed a new kit deal that has prompted an angry response from the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF)
Singapore takes on Kazan hosting rights to 2025 World Aquatics Championships
The World Aquatics Championships will be held in Southeast Asia for the first time in 2025 after World Aquatics today (Thursday) named Singapore as the new host of the event originally intended for the…
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…
Match TV picks up Portuguese League Cup rights
Gazprom Media-owned broadcaster Match TV has acquired rights to the Portuguese League Cup and will kick off its coverage later this month
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…