China Sweeps Artistic Swimming Golds in Russia’s Absence; U.S., Britain Take Silvers
The Russians had won every artistic swimming gold medal at the Olympics dating back to Sydney 2000 until China swept this year’s events in their absence.
Russia Will Not Pay Olympians for Paris 2024 Participation — Medals, Maybe
“If someone wins a medal of any value, the corresponding question will be raised,” Russian sports minister Azat Kadyrov said of potential Olympic prizes.
IOC Changes Mind About Russian, Belarusian Inclusion at Asian Games Later This Month
The IOC said that Russian and Belarusian participation at the Asian Games later this month “was not feasible due to technical reasons.”
Bach Calls Out Ukraine for Sanctioning Its Own Athletes at Annual IOC Session
IOC president Thomas Bach criticized Ukraine for its boycott of events featuring Russian or Belarusian competitors on Thursday.
Le Nuotatrici Artistiche Ucraine Si Oppongono Al Boicottaggio Dei Giochi
Le nuotatrici artistiche ucraine Maryna e Vladyslava Aleksiiva cambiano idea sul boicottaggio dei Giochi 2024 da parte del loro paese
Ukrainian Artistic Swimmers Question Policy of Boycotting Events with Russians
“…it’s stupid that they can go — but they kill people — and we didn’t do anything and we can’t go,” Ukrainian Olympic medalist Vladyslava Aleksiiva said.
Ukraine Tops The Artistic Swimming Medal Table At Euros With Eight Golds
The Ukrainians were dominant at the European Championships in artistic swimming, winning eight out of a possible 12 gold medals.
