Vladimir Putin

President Putin Orders ROC To Put Forth Proposals On Russian Participation In Paris

Putin wants to know what Russian participation at the Olympics will look like so he can make a final determination on if he’ll send athletes to Paris or not.

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Il Governo Ucraino Pubblica Una Lista Con Gli Atleti Russi A Sostegno Della Guerra

Il governo ucraino ha pubblicato una lista di atleti russi e bielorussi che, a suo dire, hanno sostenuto la guerra in Ucraina.

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Russian Olympic Medalist Ivan Girev Explains Decision to Apply for Neutral Status

Girev said his decision to apply for neutral status was entirely up to him, and that he has been celebrated — not shunned — for being approved.

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Olympic Roundup: Putin Wary of Russia’s Neutral Status, Queensland Gets New Premier

“At the moment we need to thoroughly analyze conditions on behalf of the International Olympic Committee,” Russian president Vladimir Putin said.

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Evgeny Rylov Si Rifiuterà Di Firmare Una Dichiarazione Politica Per Tornare Alle Gare

Evgeny Rylov ha dichiarato che si rifiuterà di firmare una dichiarazione politica in cambio del ritorno alle competizioni internazionali.

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Evgeny Rylov Says He’ll Refuse to Sign Political Declaration for Return to Competition

Olympic champion Evgeny Rylov told Russian media that he will refuse to sign a political declaration in exchange for a return to international competition.

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Russian Athlete Arrested in Poland on Accusations of Spying

A Russian hockey player for a first division Polish team was detained on spying charges, one of 14 people arrested from one espionage network.

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Russia Uses Sport to Solidify Ukraine Positions as Internal Revolt Grips Nation

Russia absorbed 22 sports federations in its illegally annexed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) last week, including swimming.

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Ipotesi Di Boicottaggio Delle Olimpiadi Se Parteciperanno I Russi

Mancano 18 mesi alle Olimpiadi 2024, ma con il conflitto Russia/Ucraina ancora in atto, iniziano a paventare ipotesi di boicottaggio

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Ryan Murphy Makes History as First Swimmer to Sweep Backstroke Events at World Champs

Ryan Murphy became the first swimmer to sweep all three backstroke events at one world championships, capping his triple with a 200 back title on Sunday. 

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Vladimir Salnikov Not Expecting Russian Readmission Internationally Anytime Soon

The All-Russian Swimming Federation President it’s unlikely Russian swimmers will be able to compete internationally before the war ends.

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Olympic Roundup: IOC Shifts Tone on Russian Sanctions After Recent Annexation

“The reasons for the sanctions as well as for the protective measures still exist: this is not the time to change any of our sanctions…” Thomas Bach said.

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IOC Could Allow Russian Athletes ‘Who Do Not Support the War’ to Return

Evgeny Rylov is currently serving a nine-month suspension from all FINA-sanctioned competitions and activities for appearing on stage at a pro-war rally.

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Energy Crisis Impacting Pools Across Europe

France closed 30 pools after their operator reported an annual electric bill of 100 million euros ($99 million) — up from 15 million the year before.

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Russian Synchro Legend & ROC Secretary General Flees Country

Anastasia Davydova, a five-time Olympic gold medalist and the current Secretary General of the Russian Olympic Committee, has fled the country.

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