More and more sports leagues are following the International Olympic Committee's example in banning Russian athletes from competing.
Russia was barred from competing in international ice skating, skiing, basketball, track, and some tennis events Tuesday, a day after being and hockey — Vladimir Putin’s favorite team sport. The decisions follow the IOC’s request to international sports federations to keep Russian athletes out of events they organize.
Russian and Belarusian tennis players including top-ranked Daniil Medvedev, who is Russian, will still be allowed to play on the ATP and WTA tours, but without national flags, and at the Grand Slams. The countries are barred from team competitions like the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup until further notice. Russian players won both last year and are already qualified for this year’s finals as defending champions.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging a ceasefire to show Russia's seriousness in negotiations. “I have railed against the practice of politicians targeting athletes and sport to make political points when other sectors continue about their business,” Coe said. “This is different as governments, business and other international organizations have imposed sanctions and measures against Russia across all sectors. Sport has to step up and join these efforts to end this war and restore peace. We cannot and should not sit this one out.
Volleyball also suspended Russian teams and clubs from international events, while rowing, badminton, canoeing and triathlon decided to exclude Russian athletes from their competitions.
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