Russia
Euroleague Basketball cuts Russian teams from competitions
Euroleague Basketball has taken the decision to withdraw the participation of Russian teams from its two club competitions following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s ban from Fifa competitions upheld by CAS
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected a request from the Russian Football Union (RFU) to temporarily lift a ban imposed by Fifa, the sport’s global governing body, that prevents Russian t…
Former IIHF president Fasel denies signing contract with Russia’s KHL
René Fasel, the former president of the International Ice Hockey Federation, has denied he has signed a contract to join the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League in a strategic advisory role.
Chennai replaces Moscow as Chess Olympiad host following Russian sanctions
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has unveiled the Indian city of Chennai as the host of this year’s Chess Olympiad in a move that comes just two weeks after stripping Moscow of the biennial t…
ONE Championship drops Russian fighters from Singapore events
Asian mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship has dropped six Russian athletes from its events in Singapore following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Premier League disqualifies Abramovich, Hyundai suspends Chelsea deal
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been hit with further sanctions after the Premier League disqualified him as a director of the club, while Korean automotive manufacturer Hyundai has become the latest…
Match TV’s SPFL and Scottish Cup deals suspended
Match TV, the Gazprom Media-owned Russian broadcaster, has lost access to more football content after its deals to show the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup were suspended
F1 ends Match TV rights deal in Russia
Formula 1 has terminated its rights agreement with Match TV in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, the Gazprom Media-owned broadcaster has announced.
Eurosport channels suspended in Russia
Media group Discovery has suspended its operations in Russia, adding to the growing number of corporations withdrawing from the country owing to its invasion of Ukraine
UK sanctions hit Abramovich’s Chelsea sale plans
Roman Abramovich’s efforts to sell English Premier League club Chelsea have effectively been suspended after the UK Government today (Thursday) named him as one of seven Russian oligarchs added to its l…
Uralkali demands refund after Haas sponsor deal terminated
Russian potash fertiliser producer and exporter Uralkali has said it will take legal action following the termination of its sponsorship agreement with Formula 1 motor-racing team Haas
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
CAS receives Russia’s appeal over football ban as Fifa rules on World Cup play-offs
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed that it has registered an appeal from the Russian Football Union (RFU) over its ban from Uefa and Fifa competitions, while Fifa has confirmed that…
FIVB launches accelerated process for Men’s World Championship
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has launched an accelerated bidding process to find a replacement host for this year’s Men’s World Championship, which was removed from Russia last week fol…
Premier League and EFL suspend Russian broadcast deals
The English Premier League and English Football League have suspended their media rights agreements with Russian broadcasters following the Russian military invasion of Ukraine
NHL suspends ties with Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League
The National Hockey League has suspended ties with the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine
LFP suspends Match TV’s Ligue 1 rights deal
France’s Professional Football League (LFP) has suspended its contract with Match TV, the organisation’s media rights partner in Russia.
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…