Sanctions against Russia, Belarus remain in place – IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stated that sanctions imposed on Russian and Belarusian athletes due to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine remain in force.
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22 February 2023
14 February 2023
Ukrainian football players get in brawl with Russians in Turkish hotel, defending insulted staffer
Ukraine’s FC Mynai issued an official statement on the reports of a fistfight that broke down between their players and those of Russia’s FC Shinnik in a Turkish hotel.
12 February 2023
Ukraine will do all to ban Russian, Belarusian athletes from international competitions – Guttsait
Ukraine will make every effort to prevent Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in international sports competitions.
10 February 2023
35 countries to demand Russia's suspension from 2024 Olympics
A summit of 35 countries has been held in the United Kingdom over the issue of Russia's possible participation in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Zelensky: If killings and missile strikes were Olympic sports, Russia would have taken first place
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia carries out its aggression under different colors and symbols, therefore even its possible presence at the international and Olympic Games will be an expression of lawlessness and violence.
Zelensky: If killings and missile strikes were Olympic sports, Russia would have taken first place
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia carries out its aggression under different colors and symbols, therefore even its possible presence at the international and Olympic Games will be an expression of lawlessness and violence.
05 February 2023
Representatives of terrorist state should have no place at Olympics – Zelensky
Representatives of the Russian Federation should have no place at the Olympics and international tournaments.
04 February 2023
Kuleba calls on IOC not to conceal Russian atrocities 'with white flags'
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has addressed the International Olympic Committee over the possibility of Russia and Belarus participating in the Olympics.
02 February 2023
Russia, Belarus athletes not to be admitted to III European Games in Krakow - envoy
Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to participate in the Krakow-Małopolska 2023 III European Games. This is the principled position of Poland and the Polish Olympic Committee.
29 January 2023
Greatness and shame, or Novak Djokovic's anti-Ukrainian position
This year's Australian Open winner has repeatedly been involved in high-profile scandals related to the Ukrainian-Russian war.
Ukrinform sports journalist writes open letter to IOC President Thomas Bach
Vitaliy Tkachuk, head of the Ukrinform sports department, has written an open letter to the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach.
IOC's statement is another challenge to Ukraine on sports front
The International Olympic Committee has recently published a statement in which it assumed that Russian and Belarusian athletes would be able to take part in the 2024 Olympics.
28 January 2023
Zelensky writes letter to presidents of international sports federations over IOC decision
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on international sports federations to respond to the IOC's decision regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Olympic Games.
Kuleba on Russian athletes' participation in Olympics: IOC ready to trample on graves of thousands of people
The intention of the International Olympic Committee to allow Russian athletes to participate in the next Olympic Games speaks of its complete contempt for the deaths of innocent Ukrainians.
Ukraine's Chebotar defeats Argentina's Jose Luis Castillo
Ukrainian welterweight boxer Vasyl Chebotar (13-0, 5 KOs) has defeated Argentina's Jose Luis Castillo (10-8-1, 7 KOs), according to Ukrinform.
NOC of Ukraine to mull boycotting 2024 Summer Olympics
The extraordinary General Assembly of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine will mull over a possible boycott of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
15 January 2023
Mudryk completes transfer to Chelsea
England's Chelsea has officially announced the signing of an eight-and-a-half year contract with Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk.
04 January 2023
Chelsea ready to offer EUR 80M for Mudryk - media
England's Chelsea is ready to offer EUR 80 million for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk in order to overtake Arsenal.
14 December 2022
Zelensky about neutral status for Russian athletes: All their flags stained in blood
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to the discussions in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding possible return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions.
Zelensky: Russia has killed 184 Ukrainian athletes since February
Since February, 184 Ukrainian athletes have been killed as a result of Russia's armed aggression.
17 November 2022
Guttsayt becomes new president of Ukraine's National Olympic Committee
Vadym Guttsayt has been elected the new president of Ukraine's National Olympic Committee.
23 October 2022
Romanchuk wins 1500m freestyle silver at Swimming World Cup
Ukrainian Mykhailo Romanchuk has won a silver medal in the 1500m freestyle event at the FINA Swimming World Cup.
16 October 2022
Ukrainian Kolmakov becomes first ever speed parkour world champion
The first ever Parkour World Championships ended in Tokyo, Japan.
05 October 2022
Zelensky: Joint bid to host 2030 World Cup is more than symbol of faith in victory
The joint bid of Spain, Portugal and Ukraine to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup is more than a symbol of faith in joint victory.
01 October 2022
Ukrainian Paralympians urge to ban Russia, Belarus from competitions
Athletes and official representatives of the aggressor powers openly and shamelessly support the bloody moves of the Russian dictator, the killing of civilians, and the genocide of the Ukrainian people. And despite the lost reputation, Russia and Belarus are making desperate attempts to make their way back into the international sports community.
19 September 2022
Zelensky, UEFA president discuss release of athletes captured by Russia
Ukraine is counting on UEFA's assistance in ensuring the release of Ukrainian athletes captured by Russian invasion forces.
07 September 2022
Shakhtar stun Leipzig by 4-1 away win in UCL
In the Champions League’s Group F opener, Shakhtar Donetsk delivered an unexpected massive win against RB Leipzig at the latter’s Red Bull Arena on September 6, 2022.
26 August 2022
Europa League draw: Dynamo to face Fenerbahce again
Dynamo Kyiv will take on France's Rennes, Turkey's Fenerbahce and Cyprus' AEK in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League.
21 August 2022
Ukrainians win four medals at Warrior Games so far
Ukraine national team has already won four medals at the Warriors Games in the United States.