#Sport Politics

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that admitting Russian hockey players to international competitions will legitimize Russia's aggression and urged the sports community to take a firm stance.

The International Weightlifting Federation has decided to hold the 2030 senior world championship in Moscow, marking a major precedent for Olympic sports.

NOC of Ukraine President Vadym Guttsait discussed the fight against the IOC and international federations to bar Russians and Belarusians from sports events.

The NOC of Ukraine has filed a lawsuit in CAS against the IOC, demanding the preservation of sanctions against Russia. Mykhailo Ilyashev stated that the strategy has shifted to proving the activities of the ROC in the occupied territories of Ukraine.

🏁 FIA cancels all sanctions! Russian and Belarusian racers return under flags 🇷🇺🇧🇾 The World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has made a historic decision: from August 2026, all restrictions on pilots from the RF and RB are lifted. ✅ Use of flags and anthems is permitted. ✅ Neutrality declaration is cancelled. ✅ Return to pre-war status. World motorsport returns to full participation of all countries. #FIA #Motorsport #SportsNews