sport by sport, the sanctions imposed on Russia
After the recommendation, on February 28, of the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from competitions, sanctions are raining down on Russia. Overview. An instrument of Russian “soft-power”, the sports world continues to sanction Russia and condemn the invasion of Ukraine. The largest country on the planet, with its 145 million inhabitants, […]
The Russia-Ukraine War in cycling: The Laigueglia Trophy comes out without the Russian team Gazprom
The race that opens the Italian calendar excludes the Russian team in compliance with the decisions of the UCI before the war in Ukraine First consequence of the sanctions of the International Cycling Union (UCI) for the war in Ukraine. The organization of the Laigueglia Trophy, which opens the Italian season this Wednesday, has withdrawn […]
the UCI pronounces the exclusion of Russian teams including Gazprom/Rusvelo
Published on : 02/03/2022 – 10:27 The International Cycling Union (UCI) has decided to exclude with immediate effect Tuesday, March 1 from the cycling events the Russian formation Gazprom / RusVelo, the only high-level Russian team in the international peloton. On the other hand, the UCI authorized license holders from both countries to take part […]
a 150 km race in 2 days for the benefit of the fight against Alzheimer’s
Fabrice Pancrazi defines himself as one “ultra-trail enthusiast”. This athlete has decided to put his passion to work for charity. And to support the fight against Alzheimer’s, he will travel 150 kilometers in two days on the Promenade des Anglais. This executive at IBM will make 150 round trips of a 500m course to the […]
MLB season start delayed, lack of collective bargaining agreement
The start of the professional baseball league (MLB) season will not take place on March 31 as planned, due to the lack of an agreement between the players’ union (MLBPA) and the franchise owners, on the terms of a new collective agreement. “We will not be able to play the first two series of the […]
The UCI also follows: no more Russian or Belarusian teams in the race | conflict in Ukraine
The UCI’s decision follows the call by the International Olympic Committee IOC to ban Russia and Belarus from international sport after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The UCI is temporarily removing all licenses from Russian and Belarusian cycling teams, of which the Russian procontinental team Gazprom-Rusvelo is the best known. Riders from both countries can still […]
Andrei Tchmil corrects misunderstanding with Museeuw: “Never said I would fight” | conflict in Ukraine
He calls it a misunderstanding. Andrei Tchmil unintentionally made the news last weekend after Johan Museeuw showed in a video that his good friend would go to war against the Russians. “I don’t want to be a target,” says the ex-rider at L’Equipe. Andrei Tchmil has some things to set straight. From a video by […]
Matteo Trentin is the fastest of the elite group in the opening classic of the Walloon GP Samyn | GP Samyn 2022
At 40 kilometers from the finish, Oliver Naesen and Matteo Trentin had had enough of the many feints. The former Belgian champion was the instigator of a first selection, but quickly dropped out due to a flat tire. Lotto-Soudal was well represented in the elite group of about 20 riders. Tim Merlier also signed, Fabio […]
Skillful Movistar puts Emma Norsgaard in a seat on the way to victory in GP Samyn | GP Samyn (women) 2022
Today the women kicked off their Walloon cycling spring. The race only opened 20 kilometers from the end due to an attack by the Australian Grace Brown. The peloton controlled the lead. British Alice Barnes then attacked and drove the gap to Brown. At 10 kilometers from the finish, Barnes Brown swerved. Due to an […]
Mbappé, Dupont, Bielsa… Our weekend tops and flops
An impressive XV of France, Mbappé still decisive and Bielsa thrown out… Discover the tops and flops of the Figaro sports department. Tops The XV of France (again) marks the spirits What a demonstration of the Blues! The French rugby team has indeed avoided the Scottish trap at Murrayfield by delivering a full and successful […]