Russia are facing pariah status in the sporting world because of their invasion of Ukraine after being ostracised by several high-profile federations.
FIFA and UEFA have expelled Russian clubs and national sides from all competitions after the International Olympic Committee’s call to implement a total ban on the country as well as Belarus, who have supported the invasion.
Here the PA news agency looks at what the decisions taken in recent days could mean for upcoming sporting events.
Football
Rugby
Formula One
Olympics/Paralympics
IOC Executive Board recommends no participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officialshttps://t.co/XZyLIi11XR
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) February 28, 2022
The IOC’s stance put pressure on a number of sporting bodies, particularly FIFA and UEFA after an initial lukewarm response that would have allowed Russia to continue competing in the men’s World Cup play-offs but on neutral territory and under the Football Union of Russia banner. An International Paralympic Committee meeting to discuss the invasion is taking place on Wednesday ahead of the Beijing Winter Paralympics starting on Friday.
Tennis
Ice hockey
Chess
Today, on February 27, 2022, an extraordinary meeting of the FIDE Council was held on the current situation and the urgent measures to be taken after the military action launched by Russia in Ukraine.
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— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) February 27, 2022
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced Russia and Belarus will not be able to stage events under its jurisdiction, while competitors from those countries are prohibited from playing under their flags. FIDE also rebuked chess grandmasters Sergey Karjakin and Sergey Shipov for making public comments supporting “unjustified military action” and have referred the pair to the Ethics and Disciplinary Commission.
Other sports
