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Russia and Ukraine to vie for 2019 Aiba World Championships
Boxing’s national governing bodies in Russia and Ukraine have said they will submit bids for the International Boxing Association’s (Aiba) 2019 Men’s World Championships.
Fifa releases full Garcia report after leak
Fifa, football’s global governing body, has released the full report by former ethics investigator Michael Garcia into the controversial bidding processes for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, which will be hosted by Russia and Qatar respectively.
Wada approves Rusada’s return to testing as new leadership announced
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has announced that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (Rusada) is now permitted to plan and coordinate testing, hailing this development as a key milestone towards the body regaining full compliance.
World Cup bidding allegations surface in leaked report
Allegations surrounding Qatar’s successful bid to host the 2022 Fifa World Cup have been published by German newspaper Bild, which claims to have obtained the “suppressed” 2014 report by investigator Michael Garcia into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
Russia to face further IOC sanctions, says Bach
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has said Russia will not escape further sanctions for the wide-ranging doping scandal that has enveloped sport in the country, despite efforts to introduce reform.
Russian Olympic Committee president eyes 2028 Games bid
Alexander Zhukov, president of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), has said the country could bid to host the 2028 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Four bidders to contest rights to 2023 Fiba World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has confirmed that four bids will battle it out for hosting rights to the 2023 edition of its World Cup national team tournament.
IAAF approves more Russian athletes, Isinbayeva steps down as Rusada chief
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has approved the applications of a further three Russians to compete as neutral athletes, but has rejected bids from a further 28, as two-time Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva said she has resigned as chair of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (Rusada).
Axe swings as KHL commences cost-cutting measures
The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) has cut one of its Russian teams as the ice hockey competition commences measures to address worsening financial problems.
Putin promises ‘highest level’ World Cup
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the country will deliver a Fifa World Cup at the “highest level possible” with a special emphasis on providing a warm welcome to visiting fans.
IPC issues ban warning to Russia for Pyeongchang 2018
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has today (Monday) said there is a “strong chance” that Russia will be banned from competing in the 2018 winter Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, Korea, if it does not fulfil its obligations to anti-doping efforts by September.
KHL retains overseas ambition amid cutback plans
Ice hockey’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) has said it remains committed to expansion outside its heartland of Russia amid efforts to move from 29 to 24 clubs as part of a new strategic plan.
Fifa awards retail and licensing contract for 2018 World Cup
Megalicense Entertainment has held off competition from four other Russian companies to land the contract to manage the retail and licensing programme for the 2018 Fifa World Cup, along with the forthcoming 2017 Confederations Cup.
Russia boosts World Cup budget
The Russian government has provided an extra R4.7bn (€75.8m/$82.4m) in funds to aid preparations for the country’s staging of football’s Fifa World Cup next year.
Putin talks up Russian bid for summer Olympics
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the country could bid to host a future edition of the summer Olympic Games, while he also moved to allay any lasting concerns over doping in the nation, saying it has made “irreversible” steps as part of its reform efforts.
Russian athletes sanctioned following doping retests
Two more Russian athletes, including 2008 Beijing Olympic Games heptathlon bronze medal-winner Tatiana Chernova, have been sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee following retrospective doping tests.
World champions among latest Russian athletes cleared by IAAF
The International Association of Athletics Federations’ (IAAF) Doping Review Board has cleared a further seven Russian athletes to compete in professional events while the country remains banned from professional competitions.
IOC strips three more medals from Olympic athletes
A further three medallists from the 2008 and 2012 summer Olympic Games have been stripped of their titles after being found to have used anabolic steroids.