News for 'Russian Athletics'

Russian-born Kasatkina switches allegiance to Australia

Russian-born Kasatkina switches allegiance to Australia

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Russian-born world number 12 Daria Kasatkina on Friday announced that she will now represent Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the government.

Russian, Belarusian athletes cleared to compete at Asian Games

Russian, Belarusian athletes cleared to compete at Asian Games

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

As many as 500 athletes from the two countries could compete under a neutral flag, but will not be permitted to win medals.

Russian bobsledder admits anti-doping violation; athletes fear

Russian bobsledder admits anti-doping violation; athletes fear

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

A despondent mood swept through Russian athletes at the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Saturday, their hopes of being able to fly the Russian flag at the closing ceremony deflated by a second positive doping test.

'Ukraine could boycott Olympics if Russians allowed'

'Ukraine could boycott Olympics if Russians allowed'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Ukraine would not rule out boycotting the Olympic Games if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete in the Paris 2024 Games, its sports minister said.

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Kartik Karkera didn't just win the Indian men's title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon on Sunday -- he did it in his very first official 42.195 km race

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Russians are facing the likelihood of having to compete under a neutral flag in Paris because of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The IOC has taken no final decision but said athletes should not be punished for the acts of their governments.

Russian chess players to compete in Asian federation

Russian chess players to compete in Asian federation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Russian athletes have been banned from many sports and largely cannot compete in Europe due to the sanctions and competition complications caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022.

Debrunner makes history with 3rd gold at Para Worlds

Debrunner makes history with 3rd gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

She clocked a championships record time of 3 minutes 16.81 seconds to win the 1500m T54 gold after earlier claiming the women's 5000m T54 and 800m T53 crowns.

Isinbayeva quits as Russian anti-doping chief

Isinbayeva quits as Russian anti-doping chief

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Isinbayeva was under pressure to quit as head of RUSADA's supervisory council after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) called for her removal, one of four steps it said were necessary for RUSADA to retrieve its right to oversee the testing of Russian athletes.

Russian star Isinbayeva applies to compete at Rio Olympics

Russian star Isinbayeva applies to compete at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva has applied to world athletics governing body IAAF to compete at the Rio Olympics despite Russia's ban, athletics authorities in Moscow on Thursday. "Isinbayeva sent her application on Wednesday," Alla Glushchenko, the spokeswoman for the Russian athletics federation, told AFP.

Hooda wins F46 men's javelin throw gold at Para Worlds

Hooda wins F46 men's javelin throw gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dayawanti breaks Asian record but finishes fourth

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a Russian fake news campaign, said International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach.

Russian federation chief resigns amid new doping row

Russian federation chief resigns amid new doping row

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The federation's troubles have piled up in recent months, with some of its officials and senior coaches having found themselves embroiled in doping scandals.

Russian doping's first casualty

Russian doping's first casualty

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has suspended Deputy Sports Minister Yury Nagornykh, who was named in a report on the doping of Russian athletes at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the government said on Monday.

Why IOC is defending Russian presence in Rio...

Why IOC is defending Russian presence in Rio...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Partial sanctions against Russian athletes over the country's state-run doping system are preliminary, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Sunday, defending the organisation's position amid vocal criticism.

CAS tribunal upholds lifetime ban on Russian doping doctor

CAS tribunal upholds lifetime ban on Russian doping doctor

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Russia's anti-doping agency (RUSADA) still has significant work to do to get its suspension lifted, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Monday.

IAAF turns down 67 Russian applications to compete as individuals

IAAF turns down 67 Russian applications to compete as individuals

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The IAAF's Doping Review Board has turned down applications from 67 Russian athletes to compete internationally as "neutral" individuals, following a blanket ban on the country's track and field athletes for systematic doping.

Seven Russian swimmers ineligible for Rio Games: FINA

Seven Russian swimmers ineligible for Rio Games: FINA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

FINA has ruled that seven Russian swimmers, including breaststroke medal hopeful Yulia Efimova, are ineligible to compete in the Rio Olympics, world swimming's governing body said on Monday.

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals

World Athletics to expel Russia's federation if fine unpaid

World Athletics to expel Russia's federation if fine unpaid

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The expulsion, which would have to be approved by the World Athletics Congress, would lead to Russian athletes being sidelined from international competitions, including those who had previously been authorised to compete as neutrals.

Australia backs Russia ban, athletes group unimpressed

Australia backs Russia ban, athletes group unimpressed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The decision not to impose a blanket ban was not uniformly welcomed with Travis Tygart, head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, describing it as "yet another devastating blow to clean athletes."

IAAF under fire as more Russian doping allegations surface

IAAF under fire as more Russian doping allegations surface

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Athletics' governing body came under renewed fire on Tuesday following disclosures that top officials were aware of a potentially serious doping problem among Russian athletes as far back as 2009.

Russian officials acknowledge doping conspiracy: NYT

Russian officials acknowledge doping conspiracy: NYT

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Russian anti-doping officials have for the first time acknowledged a massive doping conspiracy in their country that has rocked world sport, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Russia's appeal against Rio Olympics athletics ban rejected

Russia's appeal against Rio Olympics athletics ban rejected

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The ruling by the CAS, sport's highest tribunal, will be taken into consideration by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as it ponders whether to impose a blanket ban on Russia from all sports.

Russian medallist suspected of doping

Russian medallist suspected of doping

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Russian medallist at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is suspected of having tested positive for a banned substance

Russia plays down athletics ban

Russia plays down athletics ban

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

'What will happen? Yes, nothing will happen. Athletics will develop, the guys will train. Well, they will miss maybe one tournament'

Russia faces ban from athletics for widespread doping offences

Russia faces ban from athletics for widespread doping offences

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The scandal revolves around accusations that money was demanded from top athletes to 'bury' medical tests showing drug use

Two Russians appeal ban from Rio Olympics

Two Russians appeal ban from Rio Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Russian swimmers Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev have launched an appeal against the ruling banning them from next month's Rio Olympic Games even though they have never failed a doping test.

Russia names athletics team for Rio despite ban

Russia names athletics team for Rio despite ban

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Russia has named a track and field team for the Rio Olympics which includes gold medallists Yelena Isinbayeva and Ivan Ukhov among 68 athletes who are hoping an IAAF ban on them competing will be lifted by sport's highest court later this month.

Russian doping whistleblower Stepanova eligible to compete

Russian doping whistleblower Stepanova eligible to compete

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Russian doping whistleblower Yulia Stepanova's application to compete as an individual athlete has been accepted, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Friday.

I'm no traitor, insists cleared Russian Klishina

I'm no traitor, insists cleared Russian Klishina

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Long jumper Darya Klishina, the only Russian athlete cleared to compete in this summer's Olympic Games in Rio, says she does not feel a traitor.

IOC nod for Russians: 11 boxers, 29 swimmers cleared for Rio Games

IOC nod for Russians: 11 boxers, 29 swimmers cleared for Rio Games

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

All 11 Russian boxers who qualified for the Rio Olympics have been given the all clear to compete at the Games, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) said on Thursday.

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Bach presented the IOC's position as an attempt to safeguard athletes' rights.

Russian cyclists' lawsuit against WADA dismissed

Russian cyclists' lawsuit against WADA dismissed

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

CAS in 2016 dismissed an appeal against the WADA ban by the three cyclists -- Kirill Sveshnikov, Dmitry Strakhov and Dmitry Sokolov.

IOC extremely upset by Russian doping data manipulation

IOC extremely upset by Russian doping data manipulation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The WADA decision is likely to determine whether Russian athletes, who can prove they are clean, will compete as neutrals or whether some will be invited by the IOC to compete in Tokyo.

Russian anti-doping agency suspended for non-compliance

Russian anti-doping agency suspended for non-compliance

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Israel, Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia and Ukraine were also found non-compliant of the WADA Code and can no longer conduct anti-doping programs

Russia's athletes keep sights on Rio despite doping ban

Russia's athletes keep sights on Rio despite doping ban

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Barred from international competition, Russia is training its athletes at a series of special domestic tournaments and banking on hopes a doping ban will be lifted in time for this year's Rio Olympics.

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Denmark is opposed to Russian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics next year even under a neutral flag

Coe denies Russian doping was covered up

Coe denies Russian doping was covered up

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

IAAF president Sebastian Coe says there has been no cover up of Russian doping cases despite the latest leaked documents appearing to show that officials of athletics' governing body were discussing how to suppress news of positive tests.

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?