The siege on Russian sport has been extended after the publication of a statement published by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the severe sanctions imposed by FIFA, UEFA and the Euroleague of basketball, which have continued with different international federations that They have joined the boycott caused by the invasion of Ukraine.
The IOC recommended that federations and competition organizers “not invite or allow the participation of Russian or Belarusian athletes or officials” in any of them.
Soccer
Last Monday, Russia was left out of the 2022 Qatar World Cup and without its representative in the Europa League, Spartak Moscow, whose rival, the RB Leipzigwill automatically qualify for the quarterfinals of the competition.
The Russian team had yet to play the playoff to opt for one of the three European places that still remain for the World Cup in Qatar. His first match was scheduled for the March 24, against Poland at home.
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions.
Full statement: ⬇️
— UEFA (@UEFA) February 28, 2022
Basketball
The basketball teams participating in the Euroleague (CSKA Moscow, Zenit Saint Petersburg and Unics Kazan) were immediately excluded.
In addition, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced that Russian teams will not be able to participate in official FIBA and Basketball 3×3 competitions until further notice.
Tennis
In the field of tennis, the International Tennis Federation (ITF, for its acronym in English) suspended the Russian and Belarusian federations from the competitions organized by the ITF, which means their expulsion from the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup.
Likewise, the ATP and the WTA confirmed the suspension of the Moscow tournament that was to be played in September in the Russian capital. Russian and Belarusian tennis players will be able to continue to compete in their tournaments, including the Grand Slams, but they will have to do so without the Russian or Belarusian flag.
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Athletics
The Council of the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics) agreed on Tuesday to exclude athletes, support staff and managers from Russia and Belarus from all its championships, with immediate effect.
The Authorized Neutral Athlete (ANA) process is still in place, which allows competing under a neutral flag, although Russian athletes who have received this status by 2022 are excluded from championships “for the foreseeable future,” the body says.
The World Athletics Council has today agreed to impose sanctions against the Member Federations of Russia and Belarus as a consequence of the invasion of Ukraine.
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) March 1, 2022
Motoring
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced that it will allow Russian and Belarusian drivers to continue competing in races, as long as they do not use the flags or symbols of their countries.
Those who are excluded from the FIA competitions are the Russian and Belarusian teams, as well as the races that were to take place in these countries have been suspended “until further notice”.
Suspensions and sanctions in other sports
Cycling: The International Cycling Union (UCI) sanctioned cycling teams from Russia and Belarus with the withdrawal of licenses, as well as the exclusion of local races and championships from these countries from the international calendar. The appearance of all the emblems, names, acronyms, flags and anthems linked to Russia and Belarus is also prohibited in all the events of the UCI international calendar.
Volleyball: The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) withdrew Russia from the organization of the 2022 World Cup scheduled for August and September. The European Volleyball Federation (CEV) has established that all national teams, clubs and officials from Russia and Belarus are not eligible to participate in the European competition until further notice.
Skating: Russian skaters, who won six Olympic medals at the Beijing Games, will no longer be able to compete due to a decision “of immediate effect” and taken “until further notice” according to the International Skating Union (ISU), which also regulates figure skating. speed and the short-track.
Rugby: Rugby’s governing body, WorldRugbyagreed to the full and immediate suspension of Russia and Belarus from all international rugby and cross-border club rugby activities until further notice.
Swimming: The International Swimming Federation (FINA) annulled all competitions on Russian soil and prohibited Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing under the flag of their countries, although they can participate in the events individually.
Ski: The International Ski Federation (FIS) has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in its events. It also canceled competitions that were scheduled to take place in Russia.
Hockey: The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has terminated hosting rights to the 2023 World Junior Championships in Russia.
Baseball: No Russian or Belarusian athlete or official will be invited or allowed to participate in international competitions organized by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).
Chess: The flags and anthems of Russia and Belarus will not appear at any International Chess Federation (FIDE) event. All existing sponsorship deals with state-controlled companies from Russia and Belarus will be terminated and no new deals will be made. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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