Francs Games Categories Russia

— August 27, 2026

The Russians can come back to dancing

The World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) has lifted all previous restrictions on Russian athletes. In light of the latest IOC recommendations, the WDSF believes... Read more "

— July 29, 2026

The IOC's decision is being challenged before the CAS

Ukraine continues the fight. The Ukrainian Olympic Committee announced that it has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the temporary lifting of the Olympic Committee's suspension... Read more "

— July 14, 2026

ANOCA's "unconditional support" for the return of the ROC

The Association of African National Olympic Committees issued a statement following the provisional lifting of the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. In it, they expressed "their unconditional support for..." Read more "

— July 13, 2026

The CNOSF is concerned about the risk of manipulation

The IOC Executive Board announced the provisional lifting of the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) expressed some concern in a statement. While acknowledging... Read more "

— July 13, 2026

The IBU remains inflexible on Russian participation

The IOC's evolution changes nothing for the International Biathlon Union. The IBU, through its president Olle Dahlin, announced that Russian athletes will continue to remain... Read more "

— July 9, 2026

The OCA supports the IOC's decision

The barriers are gradually falling for Russian sport. The IOC has decided to no longer recommend special treatment for Russian athletes, and therefore to... Read more "

— July 8, 2026

The IOC temporarily lifts the suspension of the ROC

The IOC reopens its doors to Russia. Its executive board has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. "A thorough analysis" was conducted... Read more "

— May 13, 2026

Russia is "preparing" for Dakar 2026 and LA28

The outlook is brightening for Russia. In recent months, the International Judo Federation, World Taekwondo, and World Aquatics have all announced the reinstatement of Russian athletes, without... Read more "

— July 21, 2025

Russia considers bidding to host the Games again

Russia is preparing for its return. While it is still uncertain how many of its athletes will be able to participate in the upcoming Winter Games, Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev, who... Read more "

— March 5, 2025

Morinari Watanabe pushes for integration of Russian gymnasts

Morinari Watanabe was in kyiv on Monday, March 3. "Very worried" after the fiasco of the meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of the International Federation of... Read more "