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Paralympics restores Russia and Belarus full membership rights suspended since 2022 invasion

International Paralympic Committee voted decisively against maintaining any restrictions on Russian and Belarusian Paralympic teams, marking a significant setback for Kyiv's campaign to isolate Moscow through international sports.

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian wins silver at 2025 World Games in wakesurfing in China

A 17-year-old Ukrainian athlete secured her country's 9th medal at the 2025 World Games, with Sofia Sokolova finishing 2nd in the inaugural wakesurfing competition in Chengdu, China.

byMaria Tril

Oleksandr Usyk: The Ukrainian champion who can hold his breath longer than your average dolphin

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People of Ukraine

Everyone’s talking about Usyk’s knockout—but did you know he can hold his breath longer than dolphins?

While you were watching Usyk flatten Dubois, you probably missed the wildest fact about boxing's new favorite champion.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Usyk defeats Dubois with “Ivan” punch to reclaim undisputed heavyweight crown for Ukraine

Minutes after knocking out Daniel Dubois at Wembley, Oleksandr Usyk thanked the Ukrainian soldiers who "allow me to be here now."

byAlya Shandra

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Opinion

Putin’s “neutral” athletes cheer Russia’s atrocities in Ukraine — but FIFA can’t wait to get them back

While the Kremlin’s so-called 'neutral' athletes win Putin’s war medals and cheer on Russian crimes in Ukraine, the world’s top sports leagues are slowly preparing their grand comeback.

byMark Temnycky

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Culture of Ukraine

How Ukraine’s war wounded forge Europe’s most extraordinary sports league

Football legend Andrii Shevchenko’s bold vision transforms wounded veterans into competitive athletes, building Ukraine’s most unexpected sports league amid ongoing war.

byMark Temnycky

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Latest news Ukraine

Yaroslava Mahuchikh nominated for European athlete of the year after record-reaking 2024 season

Yaroslava Mahuchikh, who set a world record and claimed Olympic gold in 2024, is nominated for Europe's best female athlete. The decision now lies with the fans as voting continues.

byOlena Mukhina

US aid to Ukraine: big wins on a small budget

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine urges World Chess Federation to maintain ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The appeal comes as FIDE plans to discuss the potential reinstatement of these federations at its General Assembly in Budapest.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Russia’s war kills 489 Ukrainian athletes, says Ukrainian deputy at Paris Olympics 2024

Jean Belényuk called for continued global awareness and support as Ukraine fights for its sovereignty and democracy."

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Chechen individual from Russia arrested for planning Olympics terrorist attack

An Islamist terrorist plot to attack Olympic football matches in Saint-Étienne has been foiled by French special services.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Reuters: Macron to ask for help from Beijing in establishing truce between Ukraine and Russia during Olympics 2024

Despite a tradition of peace, Russia reacted cautiously to French President Macron's proposal for a truce during the Paris Olympics, citing concerns over potential Ukraine's violation, although no evidence of Kyiv breaching peace agreements was provided.

byOlena Mukhina