Charity football match in Japan helped raise funds to rebuild Ukraine - Zelensky
A charity match between Ukrainian and Japanese football clubs helped raise funds to support Ukraine in rebuilding what Russian aggression has damaged.
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18 December 2023
17 December 2023
Petition launched demanding Russia’s expulsion from 2024 Olympics
A petition has been initiated to ban Russian athletes from participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics, including under a neutral flag.
12 December 2023
Zelensky speaks with UEFA President
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin. The parties exchanged views on current geopolitical and sports matters.
09 December 2023
Latvia condemns IOC move to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete at 2024 Olympics
The Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia and its head Anda Čakša condemn the decision of the International Olympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2024 Olympics in Paris under a neutral flag.
08 December 2023
IOC greenlights weaponization of Olympics by Russia - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine called on partners to strongly condemn the decision of the International Olympic Committee regarding the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the summer Olympics in Paris under a neutral flag.
IOC allows Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete at 2024 Olympics under neutral flag
The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) admitted Russians and Belarusians to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris under a neutral flag.
28 November 2023
Ukraine's Shakhtar beat Belgium's Antwerp in Champions League
Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk have defeated Belgium's Antwerp 1-0 in the fifth round of the Champions League group stage.
24 November 2023
Ukraine wins bronze at start of Youth Euro in modern pentathlon
The Ukrainian national team opened the U24 European Youth Championships in modern pentathlon with a bronze medal.
23 November 2023
Ukraine to play Bosnia and Herzegovina in Euro 2024 play-off semi-final
Ukraine's national football team will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Euro 2024 play-off semi-final.
21 November 2023
Ukraine draw with Italy in Euro 2024 qualifier
Ukraine played out a goalless draw with Italy in their final Euro 2024 qualifier.
08 November 2023
Yaroslava Mahuchikh, world champion high jumper
Ukrainian soldiers do not hide from the Russians, so athletes must also be resolute in the sports arena
15 October 2023
Lunin: Real Madrid is my childhood dream
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has said whether he really wanted to leave the Spanish club.
12 October 2023
IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee
The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the Olympic Committee of Russia after it decided to include, as its members, regional organizations from the occupied territories of Ukraine.
07 October 2023
IOC to probe Russia's Olympic Committee over recognition of occupied territories
The International Olympic Committee has started an investigation into the recognition by the Russian Olympic Committee (OCR) of regional organizations set up in the Ukrainian territories illegally annexed by Russia.
23 September 2023
Anti-doping watchdog extends Russia sanctions
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) extended the sanctions earlier imposed on Russia over non-compliance with the Anti-Doping Code.
09 September 2023
National Team Ukraine secure tie with England in Euro-2024 qualifiers
Ukraine held their fourth match in the qualifying round of the European Championship.
President Zelensky meets with Ukrainian athletes
On the eve of Day of Physical Culture and Sport, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with the winners of the 3rd European Games, where the Ukrainian national team had secured third place in the overall team rankings.
08 September 2023
President Zelensky meets with Ukrainian athletes
On the eve of Day of Physical Culture and Sport, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with the winners of the 3rd European Games, where the Ukrainian national team had secured third place in the overall team rankings.
27 August 2023
Usyk defends WBA/IBF/WBO world titles against Dubois
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk won with a knockout against UK’s Daniel Dubois in a match held in Poland’s Wroclaw in the early hours of Sunday.
14 August 2023
Ukraine expects IOC to suspend Russia from Olympics - PM Shmyhal
Ukraine expects the International Olympic Committee to exclude the Russian Federation from participation in the Olympics.
28 July 2023
Kharlan to take part in team competitions in Milan, disqualification cancelled
The Executive Committee of the International Fencing Federation (Fédération Internationale d'Escrime, FIE) has cancelled the disqualification of Ukraine’s Olga Kharlan at the World Championships in Milan, Italy.
Kharlan qualified for Paris Olympics
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan was qualified for the Olympic Games by the decision of the International Olympic Committee.
Kharlan: Russia terrorizing not only Ukraine but also sports
Russia, which is terrorizing Ukraine, the Ukrainian people and Ukrainian families, is also terrorizing sports.
27 July 2023
Fencer Kharlan reflects Ukraine's unwillingness to "shake hands" with enemy - sports minister
Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Vadym Gutzait commented on the situation with the participation of Ukrainian athletes in international competitions.
Olha Kharlan disqualified from World Fencing Championships for not shaking hands with Russian
Ukrainian saber fencer Olha Kharlan was disqualified from the World Fencing Championships in Milan.
22 July 2023
Russian female tennis player denied entry into Poland for backing Putin
On July 21, Poland’s border guards did not allow entry into the country to Vera Zvonareva, a Russian tennis player.
21 July 2023
Shakhtar signs contract with Brazilian midfielder Newerton
Newerton Martins da Silva, an 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder from Sao Paulo, has officially joined Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk.
13 July 2023
IOC says it will not invite Russia, Belarus to Paris Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not send invitations to Russia and Belarus on July 26 to take part in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris (France).
11 July 2023
Ukraine's Svitolina beats world No. 1 to move into Wimbledon semifinal
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina defeated world No.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 and reached her third career Grand Slam semifinal.