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CUP OF RUSSIA

Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 26, 2022
ISU bans Russia and Belarus from hosting international events
The skating body said that it was looking for a replacement host for the Cup of Russia, which is scheduled to take place in late November as part of figure skating's Grand Prix.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 17, 2021
Yuzuru Hanyu's ankle injury to keep him out of Cup of Russia
With the Beijing Winter Games less than three months away, the 26-year-old was still recovering from ligament damage to the right ankle that he suffered earlier this month.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 19, 2019
Masakazu Kagiyama helping his son pursue an Olympic dream
A new star was born on Sunday night and his name is Yuma Kagiyama.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 17, 2019
Shoma Uno finishes fourth as Russian men sweep home Grand Prix meet
Shoma Uno's best free skate of the season was not enough to reach the podium as he finished fourth in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating's Cup of Russia on Saturday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 16, 2019
Evgenia Medvedeva leads, Satoko Miyahara sixth after Cup of Russia women's short program
Pyeongchang Olympic silver medalist Evgenia Medvedeva claimed the lead after the women's short program at the Cup of Russia on Friday, while Satoko Miyahara placed sixth for the best showing by a Japanese skater.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 15, 2019
Shoma Uno sits in fourth place after Cup of Russia short program
Shoma Uno was fourth at the Cup of Russia after the men's short program on Friday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 12, 2019
Satoko Miyahara still formidable, but can she win in future?
Satoko Miyahara earned the silver medal in her Grand Prix season debut at the Cup of China on Saturday, finishing behind Russian teen Anna Shcherbakova.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2019
Russia's confidence to be tested in Samoa match after loss in opener
Russia's confidence will be tested in its second Pool A match against Samoa on Tuesday after suffering a shattering 30-10 loss to host Japan in the opener of the Rugby World Cup.
WORLD
Mar 6, 2019
Traffickers used Russia's World Cup to enslave us, say Nigerian women
Blessing Obuson thought Russia's soccer World Cup would be an opportunity to find a job and flew into Moscow from Nigeria last June on a fan ID. Instead, she found herself forced to work as a prostitute.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 22, 2018
Medical tests to determine if Yuzuru Hanyu returns to competition this year
Yuzuru Hanyu will decide whether he will compete again this year based on the results of medical tests he is undergoing in Japan, his coach Brian Orser said Wednesday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 20, 2018
Hanyu's health a paramount concern
When a country takes the gold and bronze medals in the same discipline at a Grand Prix it would usually be considered a successful weekend.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 18, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu wants to skate in Grand Prix Final despite ankle injuries
Walking on crutches at the Rostelcom Cup of Russia awards ceremony on Sunday, two-time Olympic men's champion Yuzuru Hanyu has indicated he intends to skate at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final starting from Dec. 6.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 15, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu looks to clinch Grand Prix Final spot at Cup of Russia
Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu hopes he can ward off injury at this year's Cup of Russia in Moscow, ensuring he will be healthy for a bid at a fifth Grand Prix Final crown.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 14, 2018
World Cup views from Tokyo, Group A/B: Egypt, Russia, Uruguay, Morocco and Spain
Japan-based supporters of Group A and B teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize at the FIFA World Cup speak to The Japan Times.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 24, 2017
Hanyu on track in preparations for Pyeongchang
Yuzuru Hanyu is continuing to build momentum in his run toward a second straight Olympic gold medal.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Oct 21, 2017
Hanyu earns second-place finish at Cup of Russia
Yuzuru Hanyu settled for second place on Saturday at the Cup of Russia.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Oct 21, 2017
Hanyu 2nd after short program
Defending Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu made two mistakes in his jumps Friday to finish second behind rival Nathan Chen in the men's short program at the Cup of Russia, the first event of the Grand Prix series.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 23, 2013
Murakami places seventh at Cup of Russia
Former junior world champion Kanako Murakami delivered a much-improved performance Saturday after a poor short program, finishing seventh at the Cup of Russia, the sixth and final event of the Grand Prix Series.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 22, 2013
Murakami struggles in women's SP at Cup of Russia
Kanako Murakami got off to a nightmare start and languished in last place after the women's short program Friday at the Cup of Russia, the sixth and final event of the Grand Prix series.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 20, 2013
Russia spikers dominate Japan in FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup
Coming off a disappointing loss against the Italians on the opening day of the 2013 FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup, Russia looked for a better effort against host Japan.

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