Russian Athletes Removed From More Sports

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Published on March 2 2022 6:00 am
Last Updated on March 2 2022 6:00 am

Russia and its athletes were removed from more sports Tuesday over the Ukraine invasion.

Russian athletes were barred from competing in international ice skating, skiing, basketball, track and some tennis events, one day after being kicked out of soccer and hockey.

The actions came afte the International Olympic Committee’s request to international sports federations to keep Russian athletes out of events they organize.