That is staggering news, a decision that strikes me as unfair to the athletes—and sets a dangerous precedent. Should similar steps be taken with athletes from other countries whose leaders go to war, or engage in questionable human rights practices? The slope is slippery beyond belief. Who should next beRead More →
A little more than a week ago, Dayana Yastremska was sheltering with her family in an underground location in Odessa, Ukraine. Today, with her country’s now-ubiquitous blue-and-yellow flag draped over her back, she accepted the runner-up trophy after losing a close final to Shuai Zhang in Lyon. In January, SergiyRead More →
The two tennis players put us in mind of their nation’s courageous president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, when platitudes such as “world peace” can ring hollow. Until just a few days ago, some tennis fans would probably greet the name Elina Svitolina with an eye roll and shrug. A gifted 27-year-old whoRead More →
The UCI has suspended all Russian and Belarusian teams, including Gazprom-RusVelo, from competition with immediate effect following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, the UCI said that Russian and Belarusian cyclists who ride for teams from outside Russia and Belarus will still be permitted to compete.Read More →