Russian Minister of Sports calls on Russians not to boycott 2024 Olympics
The head of the Russian Ministry of Sports is sure that Russians should participate in the Summer Olympics
Russian Ministry of Sports
Russia continues to pay to WADA
However, payment is impossible without meeting certain conditions
Sports Ministry names best Russian sportsmen
2018 Olympic champions, ice hockey player Pavel Datsyuk and figure skater Alina Zagitova, as well as the national football team’s head coach Stanislav Cherchesov received the National …
We do not need dirty victories, Mutko said
Russia does not intend to stop working to rebuild its reputation in the sports,the head of the Ministry of Sport, Vitaly Mutko, said. "We hope that the World Anti-Doping Agency …
Mutko: Olympic medalists to be recommended a decoration
The head of the Ministry of Sports of Russia, Vitaly Mutko, said today that all Russian medalists of the Olympic Games in Rio will receive the state awards. "We will recommend all our athletes-winners the state awards. I hope the …
Russia to argue at CAS suspension of weight-lifters from Olympic Games
Russia will argue at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) the suspension of its weight-lifters from the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Minister of Sports Vitaly Mutko said in an interview with Match TV on Saturday, …
Russia doping: IOC delays decision, says exploring legal options for ban from Rio Games
Russia's participation in the Rio Olympics is hanging in the balance after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it would "explore legal options" for banning the country from the Games. At an emergency IOC …
Mutko complains that Russian national team lacked dedication at Euro 2016
Russian football team lacked commitment at the European Championship, the minister and president of the Russian Football Union, Vitaly Mutko, said today on Match TV sports. …
Leonid Slutsky quits as Russia coach
The Russian soccer union says Leonid Slutsky has quit as coach of the national team after a poor European Championship campaign. Slutsky wanted to leave on Monday following a 3-0 loss to Wales, which eliminated Russia …
Mutko promises to publish prices for 2018 World Cup games in October
The prices of tickets for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be known in October, the head of the Ministry of Sports of Russia and the RFU President, Vitaly Mutko said. "We would like …
Peskov: doping situation should not be extended to all Russian sports
The presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on another doping scandal in Russia. "We received information on this matter from the Ministry of Sport. Of course, we regret this," he said. "However, the situation …
Vitaly Mutko: Turkish football players have no problems in Russian clubs
Turkish football players feel quite normal and do not experience any problems in Russian clubs due to the political conflict between Russia and Turkey that emerged after the destruction of the Russian bomber by the Turkish Air Force, the Minister …
Vitaly Mutko about sports contacts between Moscow and Baku
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko held the press-conference devoted to the results of the outgoing year and plans for 2016 in Moscow today. He said in an interview with a correspondent of Vestnik Kavkaza about the cooperation …
Russian Ministry of Sport replies to WADA
The Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation officially commented on the report published by the World Anti-Doping Agency WADA, which accused Russia of rigging the results of anti-doping tests. Thus, the Ministry of Sports urged …
Russia reviving GTO
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to reintroduce the physical training program 'Ready for Labor and Defense' (GTO) in Russia. The Russian Ministry of Sports will approve requirements for the level of physical training ...
