RESPONSE OF SPORTS TO RUSSIA'S INVASION OF UKRAINE
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ARCHERY
Russia and Belarus flags and anthems banned at all World Archery international events.
ATHLETICS
Russia and Belarus athletes and officials barred from all World Athletics Series events, including the world race walking team championships in Oman this weekend, the world indoor championships in Serbia this month, and the world championships in Eugene, Oregon, in July.
BADMINTON
Russia and Belarus athletes and officials banned from participating in all Badminton World Federation tournaments from March 8. Also, all BWF events in Russia and Belarus cancelled.
BASKETBALL
Russia teams and officials suspended from all competitions by the International Basketball Federation, ruling Russia out of the 2022 Women's Basketball World Cup to be hosted in Sydney starting in September.
Russian clubs suspended from EuroLeague and EuroCup.
CANOEING
Athletes from Russia and Belarus suspended from competing at any International Canoe Federation events.
CURLING
European championships in Perm, Russia, in November to be relocated.
CYCLING
The International Cycling Union will allow Russian and Belarusian riders to compete as neutral athletes but will bar Russian and Belarusian teams and sponsors.
EQUESTRIAN
International Equestrian Federation cancelled all remaining events this year in Russia (51) and Belarus (six), including the Eurasian Championships in Moscow in July.
GYMNASTICS
The International Gymnastics Federation cancelled all World Cup and World Challenge Cup events in Russia and Belarus. Russia and Belarus flags and anthems banned at all FIG events.
HOCKEY
Russia excluded from Women's Junior World Cup in South Africa in April.
ICE HOCKEY
Russia and Belarus banned from all International Ice Hockey Federation events. Russia men out of world championship in May. World junior championships in Russia in 2023 relocated to Serbia. NHL suspended all business dealings in Russia.
MODERN PENTATHLON
Russia and Belarus athletes and officials banned from all International Modern Pentathlon Union events.
MOTOR SPORT
Formula One cancelled the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi in September. Nikita Mazepin, the only Russian driver in F1, can continue to race but only in a "neutral capacity and under the FIA flag".
ROWING
Russia and Belarus athletes and officials banned from World Rowing events.
RUGBY
Russia and Belarus suspended from all internationals and cross-border club events, including the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Russian Rugby Union's membership of World Rugby suspended.
SHOOTING
Russians and Belarusians were excluded part way through a World Cup event in Egypt.
SKATING
Russia and Belarus banned from all International Skating Union events, including world figure skating championships in France this month.
SKIING
All International Ski Federation events in Russia to the end of the season cancelled or relocated. Russian athletes to compete under FIS flag and anthem.
SOCCER
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia national teams and clubs from all competitions, including World Cup qualifying playoffs this month. Champions League final in May relocated from Saint Petersburg to Paris. Spartak Moscow barred from Europa League last 16. UEFA cancelled sponsorship from Russian energy company Gazprom.
SQUASH
World junior championships in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in August to be relocated.
SWIMMING
World governing body FINA rules all Russia and Belarus athletes and officials to compete as neutrals with no country flag, colours or symbols. World junior championships in Kazan, Russia, in August and diving world series in Kazan in April cancelled.
TENNIS
The International Tennis Federation cancelled all events in Russia and postponed a minor tournament in Ukraine in April. Russia and Belarus are barred from team competitions, the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, until further notice. Russian and Belarusian players allowed to play on the ATP and WTA tours and at the grand slams, but without national flags.
TRIATHLON
World Triathlon banned the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from all international competitions or official events.
VOLLEYBALL
Men's world championship in Russia in August to be relocated.
WEIGHTLIFTING
European youth championships in Kazan, Russia, in August to be relocated.
OTHER
At Winter Paralympics, Russia and Belarus to compete as neutrals with no national flag, anthem or symbols in Beijing starting on Friday.
Australian Associated Press
