#Doping

Former Russian national volleyball blocker Aleksandr Kimerov (215 cm), convicted of robbery, signed a contract with the Russian MoD in July 2026 and was sent to an assault company. According to Sport RBC.UA, contact was lost in August; a fellow soldier reported his death.

After his meldonium ban was lifted, Mykhailo Mudryk resumed training with Chelsea and could move on loan to Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham if the Spurs fail to complete the Cody Gakpo transfer.

Nick Kyrgios has been suspended by the ITIA due to the detection of cocaine in a doping test. The tennis player admitted guilt, explaining the breakdown as a result of injuries and psychological issues, and has taken a 28-day break from his career.