The Latest Breaking News from IOC

Russians, Belarusians compete as 'neutral athletes' in China

The International Paralympic Committee says Russians and Belarusians at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing will compete as “neutral athletes” because of their countries’ roles in the war against Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

The soft touches of sport slowly unpick elaborate web with Putin’s regime

Governing bodies are using weasel words, instead of the plain ones needed: invasion, war, murder

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

Russian-led ISSF bans shooters from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine invasion

MUNICH: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has banned shooters from Russia and Belarus from all its events owing to the invasion of Ukraine that has triggered global outrage.

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2022

International Olympic Committee places politics above athletes' rights to compete as it reacts to Russia-Ukraine war

The International Olympic Committee can no longer claim it operates above politics, following its recommendation athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus be banned from international events, writes Tracey Holmes.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

Banning Russia Is the Right and Only Move for FIFA, IOC, but Let’s Not Praise Them Just Yet

It took Russia’s invading Ukraine for sport governing bodies such as the IOC and FIFA to suggest banning the country from events. Let that sink in, and then ask yourself why it took so long.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 28, 2022

Olympics-IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events

The International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended sports federations to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

Russia suspended from all Fifa and Uefa competitions until further notice

Fifa and Uefa have confirmed that Russian sides have been suspended from international and club tournaments after the country’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022

IOC calls for international event ban for athletes from Russia and Belarus

The IOC has recommended that Russian and Belarussian athletes be prevented from competing in international events

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022

Russia banned from international soccer, including World Cup qualifiers

The NHL and International Ice Hockey Federation also cut ties to Russia.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2022

Fifa set to suspend Russia from all international football as IOC urges sport-wide ban amid Ukraine invasion

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has called for the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from all international sport amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022