the great promise of Ukrainian gymnastics is back
The deafening roar of an explosion. A building reduced to rubble.This horrifying scene has become tragically familiar since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. For promising young gymnast Oleksandra Paskal, this nightmare became a reality on May 16th of that year. While shopping in a bustling Odesa mall, a Russian missile struck, burying […]
Alexander Volkov, from beating the USA in the Seoul 88 basketball final to fighting Russia in Ukraine
Volkov, with Jordi Villacampa in 2006 and dressed as a soldier in 2022. / TWITTER The situation of the former Olympic champion has been revealed by the former Joventut player Jordi Villacampa who has described it as “horror” Behind every combatant hides a life story that is always valuable and, sometimes, really exciting. This is […]
War in Russia: The best Russian athletes turn their backs on Putin: “No to war”
## The Unexpected Backlash: Athletes Defy Putin’s War the global sporting community has united in an unprecedented display of condemnation against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. this unified front, characterized by severe sanctions and boycotts, stands in stark contrast to the Kremlin’s expectations. [[1]] while Vladimir Putin likely anticipated international disapproval, he likely underestimated the internal […]
Euroleague Suspends Russian Teams From Competition
Russian Basketball Teams Banned from European Competitions The Euroleague has taken decisive action against Russian basketball teams in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Effective immediately, CSKA Moscow, Zenit Saint petersburg, and Unics Kazan, all participants in the top continental competition, along with Eurocup contender Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar, are prohibited from participating in further […]
Euroleague Moves Russian Teams’ Matches to Neutral Territory
Euroleague Restructures Schedule Amidst Ukraine Crisis The Euroleague’s 18 competing teams convened urgently this Friday to address the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In a decisive move, the league announced the relocation of all games originally slated to take place in Russia to neutral venues. This decision, however, excludes matches involving Russian teams.Notably, […]