Batrakov adapted quickly to Galatasaray, Terim says
The Turkish coach noted that the Russian midfielder is constantly growing and developing
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Russians win World Fire and Rescue Sports Championships
An official opening ceremony of the 21st Men's and 12th Women's World Championships in Fire and Rescue Sports was held in Baku.
Galatasaray beat Stuttgart in Champions League
Galatasaray handed Stuttgart their first Champions League defeat of the season Tuesday as Russian midfielder Aleksei Batrakov struck twice in a blistering opening 15 minutes to seal a 2-0 victory in Istanbul.
CAS directs to allow Russian teams to compete in international tournaments
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has instructed the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to allow Russian national teams to take part in international competitions, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said.
Baku hosts Swimming World Cup for the first time
A stage of the Swimming World Cup kicked off today in the Azerbaijani capital, notably marking the first time the Russian national team is competing under its national flag and anthem
Islam Makhachev accepts challenge from American Jordan Burroughs
Burroughs, who defeated 2016 world champion Magomed Kurbanaliev of Russia at RAF Moscow on September 5, said he wanted to test himself against Makhachev as well
Russia and Iran to play friendly football match in September
The national football teams of Russia and Iran will play a friendly match on September 29 in Kazan, the capital of the Russian republic of Tatarstan, the Russian Football Union’s (RFU) press office reported on Friday.
Yauza Fest 2026 SUP Festival takes place in Moscow
Yesterday, the Yauza Fest SUP Festival was held in Moscow as part of Physical Culture Day. Moscow hosted the Yauza Fest SUP Festival on Saturday as part of Physical Culture Day. Participants paddled along the Yauza River from …
World Boxing allows Russian athletes to compete under national symbols
World Boxing has allowed Russian athletes to compete at its events with full eligibility under the Russian flag and with the national anthem, Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Mikhail Degtyarev said.
International Ice Hockey Federation keeps Russia barred until 2027
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced a decision to extend Russia’s suspension from international tournaments until 2027, the IIHF press office announced.
FIFA to discuss admission of Russian national teams
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will consider the issue of admitting Russian clubs and national teams to tournaments following the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to lift sanctions on athletes from Russia, journalist Rob Harris said.
IOC lifts sanctions against Russian athletes
Furthermore, the IOC temporarily reinstated the ROC's membership
Russian Football Union to receive funds from UEFA for the 202526 season
More than 50 European football associations, including Russia, will receive UEFA payments for the past season.
Russia defeats Trinidad and Tobago-in friendly football match
The Russian national football team scored 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in an exhibition match played on Tuesday night at a stadium in Russia’s westernmost city of Kaliningrad.
Russia and China likely to play friendly football match
The Russian Football Union (RFU) is in talks to organize a friendly football match between the national teams of Russia and China in 2027, president of the Russian Football Union Alexander Dyukov said on Friday.
UFC announces Umar Nurmagomedov's new opponent
Umar Nurmagomedov will face an American opponent at a UFC event in the United Arab Emirates
IIHF decision on ban against Russian hockey teams overturned
The disciplinary body of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has overturned the decision by the organization's Council to bar Russia’s teams from competing in the 2026-2027 season, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said.
Russian gymnasts allowed to perform with flag and anthem
The Executive Committee of World Gymnastics has decided to lift restrictions imposed on Russian athletes and allow them to compete under the national flag and anthem, the Russian Gymnastics Federation’s press service said.
Russian wrestlers exempted from restrictions at international tournaments
The Bureau of the United World Wrestling (UWW) has ruled to permit Russian athletes of all age categories to participate in international competitions under the national flag and to the tune of the country’s anthem, the Russian Olympic Committee said.
Russian judoka wins Grand Slam silver
The competition is currently underway in Astana, Kazakhstan
