Olympics May 18, 2022
Boxing great Wladimir Klitschko calls for IOC ban on Russian athletes
The former world heavyweight champion told a news show that isolating the country is a "painful" but necessary response to its ongoing war in Ukraine.
Summer Olympics Mar 17, 2022
Paris mayor will discuss Russia's participation at 2024 Games at appropriate time
"Vladimir Putin is breaching international law, he does not recognize the existence of international law. We will have to take that into account."
Olympics Mar 1, 2022
IOC recommends banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from international events
The IOC said the executive board made the decision "in order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants."
More Sports Feb 25, 2022
Russia facing widespread fallout as sports world condemns invasion of Ukraine
"I'm sorry for the innocent people that are losing their lives, that are getting killed for stupid reasons and a very, very strange and mad leadership," F1 driver Sebastian Vettel said.
Winter Olympics Feb 21, 2022
Olympics making progress on gender equality, but gap remains
by Alexandra E. Petri
The Beijing Games have been described by the IOC as the most "gender-balanced” Winter Games in history.
Winter Olympics / Figure skating Feb 18, 2022
Kremlin hits back at Olympic chief's criticism of Kamila Valieva coach
"When I saw how she was received by the closest entourage with such a tremendous coolness, it was chilling to see this," Bach said.
Winter Olympics / Figure skating Feb 17, 2022
The torches are seen as placeholder gifts for the figure skaters who will leave the Olympics without their medals.
Figure skating Feb 15, 2022
Kamila Valieva argued grandfather's medication led to positive test
If Valieva finishes in the top three of the women's single event, the medal ceremony will not be held during the ongoing Winter Games in Beijing.
Winter Olympics / Figure skating Feb 14, 2022
There will be no medal ceremony for the women's singles figure skating if Valieva finishes in the top three, the IOC said after the decision.
Winter Olympics / Skeleton Feb 13, 2022
IOC contacted Ukrainian team after Vladyslav Heraskevych's anti-war message
The 23-year-old briefly flashed the paper sign reading "NO WAR IN UKRAINE" after his third run. He did not do it again after his last run.
Winter Olympics / Figure skating Feb 11, 2022
Valieva's provisional suspension was lifted by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency, a decision the International Olympic Committee will appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Tennis Feb 7, 2022
Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault allegation during interview in Beijing
Concerns have swirled about Peng's safety despite her appearances following a three-week absence, which showed her attending sporting events.