Russian Sports Minister denies involvement in athlete mobilization
Oleg Matytsin denies any involvement in forcing Russian athletes to fulfill military duties following Putin’s partial mobilization of 300,000 troops
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FIFA Bans Sepp Blatter Again - Federation Focus
Also: A third FIS presidential candidate; Matytsin steps aside at FISU: New AIBA secretary general; Curling secures host
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All Options on Table for FISU Winter Universiade
(ATR) December next year appears the most likely month for the 2021 edition but Lucerne is not guaranteed to remain as host.
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2021 Winter Universiade on Hold
(ATR) Lucerne 2021 the latest sporting event to be postponed by coronavirus pandemic.
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Russian Athletics Staves Off Expulsion
(ATR) The World Athletics Council gives the Russian Athletics Federation another chance to pay the penalty for doping violations.
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FISU - A new identity for a dynamic future
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