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Klitschko honors hundreds of murdered Ukrainian athletes as Paris Olympics begin

“The 487 Ukrainian athletes who were tortured, raped, and murdered, during the Russian invasion war” are missing from the “beautiful and successful” opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, former world heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko wrote on X on July 26.

27 July 2024, 02:59 PM

Ukrainian sports star reveals dedication for 2024 Olympics performance

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan shared her feelings before the Olympic Games, which will last until Aug. 11, recalling the war in Ukraine in a comment to news outlet Champion on July 25.

27 July 2024, 02:26 PM

Ukrainian President cheers on national team at 2024 Olympics and calls for support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with athletes and cheered them on before the start of the 2024 Olympic Games, which will run until August 11, he wrote on X on July 26.

26 July 2024, 08:42 PM

Iraq edges out Ukraine in Olympic football debut

Ukraine's national football team played its first-ever match at the Olympic Games, losing to Iraq 1-2 in Lyon on July 24.

25 July 2024, 11:10 AM

Ukrainian breakers secure spots for historic Paris Olympics debut

The Olympic Qualifier Series concluded in Budapest, where athletes from around the world competed for spots to showcase street cultures at the 2024 Olympic Games.

24 June 2024, 01:28 PM

Yaroslava Mahuchikh comments on how she feels about meeting Russian athlete at the 2024 Olympics

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh commented on Russian athlete Elena Kulichenko’s participation in the 2024 Olympics, noting Kulichenko’s change of citizenship to represent Cyprus.

11 June 2024, 03:02 PM

Who will broadcast the 2024 Olympic Games in Ukraine?

Ukraine's Suspilne Broadcasting announced it will be the Ukrainian carrier of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Ukraine.

30 May 2024, 02:30 PM

Russian FM claims collusion of Ukraine and International Olympic Committee

Spokesperson for Russian Foreign Ministry said that International Olympic Committee (IOC) had “colluded with Kyiv regime” to destroy Russia, Match TV reported on May 15.

15 May 2024, 02:54 PM

Macron and Xi resurrect delusional ‘Olympic Truce’ idea – two years after Russia left it in tatters

French President Emmanuel Macron echoed Chinese leader Xi Jinping's deluded call for an Olympic Truce during the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer, France's Le Monde reported on May 6, citing Macron.

7 May 2024, 09:39 AM

Russian choreographer blasts neutral flag at Olympics as disgrace

Russian figure skating choreographer Alexei Zheleznyakov expressed strong disapproval of Russian athletes competing under a neutral flag at the upcoming Paris Olympics, in an interview with Metaratings on April 25.

25 April 2024, 07:35 PM

Paris mayor opposes Russian participation in Olympics

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has said she hopes that Russian athletes will be banned from participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to be held in the French capital this summer, Reuters reported on March 13.

13 March 2024, 11:10 PM

Russia declines invite in 2024 Olympic gymnastics, hilariously hopes for high standard BRICS Games

Russia’s gymnastics team has declined to compete as neutral athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, claiming they will only compete in tournaments in their own country, head coach Valentina Rodionenko, said.

7 March 2024, 03:25 PM

Russia’s Lavrov unhappy with IOC President, mentions transgender people

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov complained about the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its head Thomas Bach, accusing them of undermining sports by permitting transgender athletes while not allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete, the Russian propagandist media RIA Novosti said on March 4.

5 March 2024, 07:10 PM

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