The Russian embassy has hit out at the “unacceptable politicization of sports” after a flag ban was imposed at the Australian Open
Moscow responds to Australian Open flag ban
Organizers of the major sporting event have banned the Russian and Belarusian flags from being displayed by fans in Melbourne The decision by organizers of the ongoing Australian Open to ban the display of Russian and Belarusian flags by fans has been described as an “unacceptable politicization of sports” by Russia’s embassy in Canberra. A […]
Major sports event bans Russian flag after Ukrainian complaints
The Australian Open will no longer allow Russian and Belarusian flags in the stands, organizers have announced
Major sports event bans Russian flag after Ukrainian complaints
Tennis showpiece the Australian Open has reversed its policy after initially letting fans display the Russian tricolor in the stands Organizers at the Australian Open have said they will no longer allow fans to display Russian and Belarusian flags at the tournament, following a complaint from the Ukrainian ambassador to the country regarding an “incident” […]
Russian figure-skating duo considering switch to Israel – media
Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin represented Team ROC at the Beijing Olympics The American-born Russian figure skater Diana Davis and her competitive partner Gleb Smolkin are in discussions to switch national allegiances to the Israeli national team, according to a report by RIA Novosti. Davis, who is the only child of Russian figure-skating coach Eteri […]