🇺🇦 Olga Kharlan has hit out at fencing's governing body for allowing Russian military athletes back to competition. 🖊️ She's one of more than 440 fencers to have signed an open letter calling for the decision to be reversed. Exclusive for DW Sports dw.com/en/olga-kharla…

Russian army major Sofya Velikaya allowed to return to fencing 🇷🇺 Over 440 international fencers from 40 countries call on fencing’s world governing body FIE to reverse its decision to “reinstate Russian and Belarusian athletes”. 🇺🇦 Ukraine's most successful Olympian Olga

💪 ATHLETES ARE THE SPORT 440+ international fencers are requesting the FIE to: 1. Reinstate thorough checks of RUS & Belarusian athletes applying for AIN 2. Align eligibility policies with Olympic community 3. Meaningful consult with athletes bit.ly/fie25440

“The letter, endorsed by athletes from over 40 countries—338 of whom are active competitors—criticizes the FIE for undermining the integrity & neutrality of the sport by accepting declarations without verification” ⁦Demian Shevko⁩ ⁦The New Voice of Ukraine⁩ english.nv.ua/life/fencers-u…

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“To see them in competitions, it's an injustice for us” ⁦Olga Kharlan⁩ Ukraine’s most successful Olympian - one of 440+ fencers raising concerns over Russian & Belarusian athletes’ return to competition ⁦DW Sports⁩ ⁦Jonathan Crane⁩ dw.com/en/olga-kharla…

Zur Fecht-WM in Tbilisi sprechen sich 447 Fechter und der europäische Verband EFC gegen die Entscheidung des Weltverbandes FIE aus, "neutrale" russische Fechter und Teams zuzulassen. Zugleich festigen Usmanows Vasallen die Macht mit einem dubiosen Kongress sportandpolitics.de/problems-and-s…

447 fencers Global Athlete and European Fencing (EFC) speak out against the FIE decision to allow ‘neutral’ Russian soldiers, teams and Putin servants to compete. At the same time, Usmanov's vassals consolidate their power with another dubious congress. the-inquisitor-magazine.com/problems-and-s…

Today's open letter from over 400 international fencers: 👇 globalathlete.org/our-word/open-…

"More than 440 fencers from 40 countries signed an open letter urging the FIE to reinstate rigorous background checks on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under neutral status." Reuters IOC MEDIA reuters.com/en/fencers-urg…

“More than 440 fencers from 40 countries signed an open letter urging the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to reinstate rigorous background checks on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under neutral status.” ⁦Reuters⁩ ⁦⁦FIE reuters.com/en/fencers-urg…

Exclusive: CAS confirms corruption in World Triathlon elections Head of American federation, Liber García, rigged elections with other members of an almighty corrupt group, including president Antonio Arimany. Calls for an investigation and new elections. sportandpolitics.de/cas-bestatigt-…

"We're not going to stop until things get right." Nicholas Kyrgios speaks on the importance of players coming together to push for an improved system where all players are heard and supported.

It's time to pay The Olympic Games Athletes - Rich Perelman thesportsexaminer.com/lane-one-coven…

Did you or anyone you know play D-I tennis over the last 5 years? You're now part of a certified antitrust class action against the NCAA over prize money rules that require tennis players who earn more than $10K in prize money to forgo winnings. Details: sportico.com/law/analysis/2….

“The judgement means that EU national courts must be empowered to carry out an “in-depth judicial review” of CAS rulings that raise questions under EU public policy, including competition law and the protection of economic freedoms.” ⁦EU today⁩ eutoday.net/eu-court-weake…

'Good vibes. Everything's fine' Canada releases their 3yr late sport policy PRIOR to the Future of Sport Commission's 2yr national findings are shared with the government linkedin.com/pulse/caution-…

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SWIM NEWS: Michael Phelps has doubled down on his call to action from USA Swimming in a 5 page statement made on Instagram.

The LA28 The Olympic Games changing the rules for Olympic sponsorships. Yet, the #IOC refuses to change the rules to compensate athletes nor do they allow athletes to use their sponsors during the Games. #Rule40 IOC MEDIA SportsPro Sam sportspro.com/news/la-28-oly…