Tag: federations
Finland separates from the International Boxing Federation – the Russian-led federation’s operating methods are in the background
The Finnish Boxing Association is applying to become a member of the new World Boxing Association. The competitive umbrella organization established this year has member associations from 12 countries. The…
World Championship hero Niko Anttola received a thousand-euro bill from the Ski Federation, but not his medal bonus – according to the federation’s boss, there are several cases
The Skiing Association, which is in financial problems, had to pay the medal bonuses of last season by the end of May. Many successful people are still waiting for their…
Iivo Niskanen finally opens up about the background of his drastic national team decision – the Ski Federation’s tough decision was the last straw
Three-time Olympic champion Iivo Niskanen, 31, says that he left Finland once after the end of the ski season. He already visited Stockholm’s Elitloppet trotting event at the end of…
Soccer referee Mohammad Al-Emara criticizes the Ice Hockey Federation’s actions in the racism case – “There is an image conveyed that the matter is being downplayed”
The national umbrella organization of athletics, the Finnish Sports Confederation (SUL) has published a statementwhere it requires the Finnish sports community to act in anti-racism work. Among other things, the…
Canadian Ice Hockey Federation boss resigns – national federations beat pressure in swelling scandal
Canada’s regional hockey associations threatened to withhold membership fees unless the union took action after the rape scandal. Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Hockey Association Michael Brind’Amour resigns…
The volleyball association made a smart decision regarding the number one libero, says Vapaavuori – the sports federations have the decision-making power about sports in Russia
The Olympic Committee has not made a separate policy on whether Finnish athletes representing Russian organizations are allowed to represent Finland in the national team. Aino Paloniemi, Simo Arkko The…
Finnish Championship finalist in e-sports caught doping, but Suek did not inform the federations – “We do not have information on all competition licenses”
Mika Vähämäki, a fitness athlete who suffered from testosterone in out-of-competition tests, is also at the forefront of digital track racing in Finland. Finnish Championship finalist in e-sports, track motorist…
IOC recommends international federations not to invite Russian and Belarusian athletes
The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended on Monday February 28 to ban Russians and Belarusians from sports competitions, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She points…