Tag: Sports
Paralympic Games amid war in Ukraine and Covid-19
The 2022 Paralympic Winter Games take place from March 4-13, 2022 in Beijing, China. They will take place against the background of the war in Ukraine, while the Ukrainian team…
Vladimir Putin is hardly interested in the sports world’s sharp reaction to hostilities, scientists say – this effect of Russia’s closure is
Finnish researchers Markku Jokisipilä and Vesa Vares were surprised by the strong reactions of the sport and the closure measures against Russia. The boycott of sport is a strong message…
the UCI pronounces the exclusion of Russian teams including Gazprom/Rusvelo
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has decided to exclude with immediate effect Tuesday, March 1 from the cycling events the Russian formation Gazprom / RusVelo, the only high-level Russian team…
Adidas launches Sisters, its sports festival for women
Adidas, alongside its “Impossible Is Nothing” campaign, announces the launch of its “Adidas Sisters” festival. An initiative that sheds light on women and combats stereotypes in sport. The famous sportswear…
Franco-Russian Pavel Sivakov calls for peace in Ukraine
Pavel Sivakov, Franco-Russian runner, expressed his disagreement with the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. His professional career could be put on hold if the International Cycling Union (UCI) decided to…
Utrecht sports clubs receive extra corona support from the municipality
Joscha de Vries, director of SportUtrecht is happy with the support: “We are delighted that from 25 February sport will really be open again for every Utrechter and people will…
Rigobert Song named Cameroon coach
In the summary of Radio football internationale this Tuesday: Rigobert Song, appointed coach of Cameroon in place of Toni Conceiçao! A new challenge for the former glory of the Lions.…
Ukrainians in bomb shelter see football stars touching screen on mobile phone screen – journalist reveals what sports support means
Ukraine will soon face the World Cup qualifiers, but half of the team is in the middle of a war. According to Andrew Todos, an expert on Ukrainian football, playing…
War in Ukraine: Russian skaters excluded from all competitions
Russian and Belarusian skaters have been declared persona non grata from all skating competitions, the International Skating Union (ISU) announced in a statement on Tuesday March 1, a measure taken…
the organization of the 2022 World Cup withdrawn from Russia
The organization of the 2022 Volleyball World Cup, scheduled for August and September, has been withdrawn from Russia due to the war in Ukraine, the international federation (FIVB) announced on…