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Russian Federation News

Nikita Mazepin pictured on June 16, 2022
Mazepin welcomes Olympics' new Russia stance
Nikita Mazepin says it's a good sign that Russian athletes appear poised to be invited to take part in the next Olympics.
Sep 7, 06:54
 A general gymnastics shot from the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
FIG condemns "shocking behaviour" of Russian gymnast sporting war symbol
The International Gymnastics Federation condemns the "shocking actions" of Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak after the 20-year-old sported a pro-war symbol at the World Cup.
Mar 7, 10:09
 Molly Renshaw of Britain in action in July 2021
Molly Renshaw wins bronze at FINA Swimming World Championships
Great Britain's Molly Renshaw wins bronze at the FINA Swimming World Championships, while Maggie Mac Neil picks up her fourth gold of the championships.
Dec 21, 16:13
 Daiya Seto pictured in July 2021
Daiya Seto makes history with fifth 400m medley world title
Japan's Daiya Seto wins a historic fifth gold medal in the men's 100m individual medley at the FINA Swimming World Championships, while Maggie Mac Neil sets a new world record.
Dec 20, 16:08
 Ben Proud at Team GB kitting out in June 2021
Ben Proud crowned 50m freestyle world champion in Abu Dhabi
Ben Proud wins gold in the men's 50m freestyle final at the FINA Swimming World Championships - Great Britain's first medal of any colour in Abu Dhabi.
Dec 19, 15:52
Alexander Bryukhankov (C) of Russia compete in the swimming portion of the men's triathlon at the 2008 Olympics
Second Russian triathlete banned for three years for doping offence
Russia's Alexander Bryukhankov becomes the country's second triathlete this month to be hit with a three-year ban after admitting a doping charge.
Oct 29, 14:00
 Angelina Melnikova pictured during the Women's All-Around final at the World Championships on October 21, 2021
Angelina Melnikova takes gold medal in Women's All-Around Final
Russian Federation athlete Angelina Melnikova becomes the new world champion in the Women's All-Around gymnastics competition with a total score of 56.632.
Oct 21, 11:23
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USADA chief slams "watered down" Russia sanctions
Russia will not be able to officially compete at the next summer and winter Olympic and Paralympic Games or other world championships for two years.
Dec 17, 17:52
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Russia handed two-year Olympics and world championship suspension
The Russian name, flag and anthem will now be barred from the Tokyo and Beijing Games as well as the World Cup in Qatar should they qualify.
Dec 17, 15:15
 Sebastian Coe pictured on March 30, 2019
Sebastian Coe holding firm over Russian athletes
The World Anti-Doping Agency's executive committee has moved to ban Russia from international sporting competition for four years.
Dec 14, 12:37
 Russia's immortal president Vladimir Putin pictured alongside the World Cup on June 13, 2018
Vladimir Putin hints at Russia appeal against four-year WADA ban
Russia has been sanctioned after laboratory data was found to have been manipulated.
Dec 10, 14:30
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
WADA president "extremely disappointed" with latest Russia allegations
WADA's executive committee will meet in Lausanne on Monday.
Dec 8, 13:56
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Russia facing four-year ban after damning WADA report
The country stands accused of altering and falsifying doping records.
Nov 26, 06:07
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Russia still suspended by World Athletics Council
The Russian Athletics Federation has been banned from competition since 2015 and the suspension will now continue indefinitely.
Nov 23, 15:16
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Russia face ban from all major sporting events over anti-doping "inconsistencies"
WADA's compliance panel chair says Russia risks being banned from a range of sporting competitions over non-compliance with the WADA code.
Sep 24, 17:29
 Goldie Sayers in action in July 2016
Goldie Sayers to receive Olympic bronze after 11 years
Having originally finished fourth in Beijing, Sayers was lifted to third when a reanalysis of doping samples saw Mariya Abakumova disqualified.
Jun 12, 11:32
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
WADA's first boss Dick Pound backs under-fire agency over Russian compromise
After wide criticism of the decision to lift RUSADA's ban, Pound's support will come as a huge relief to current WADA boss Sir Craig Reedie.
Sep 21, 17:56
 A view inside the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on February 9, 2018
Russian speed skater Semen Elistratov dedicates Winter Olympics medal to compatriots
Russian speed skater Semen Elistratov dedicates his Pyeongchang Winter Olympics bronze medal to his compatriots who have been banned from the Games.
Feb 11, 13:03
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Live Coverage: Pyeongchang 2018 - Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the opening ceremony for the 2018 edition of the Winter Olympics from Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Feb 9, 10:00
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International Olympic Committee publishes Russian athlete kit rules for 2018 Games
The International Olympic Committee publishes a set of rules pertaining to the kits of Olympic athletes from Russia competing at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang.
Dec 20, 20:14
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