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The IOC... what chutzpah. What gall. What hypocrisy.
Of course, very brave, now that they have no events to stage for three years.

ponchi101 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:33 pm The IOC... what chutzpah. What gall. What hypocrisy.
Of course, very brave, now that they have no events to stage for three years.

Paralympics begin next week. Summer Olympics in Paris are in 2 years. Sporting bodies host competitions throughout every year including some set to be hosted in Russia within the next month. I know you hate the IOC, but this isn't insignificant.

I remember reading that there was a soft agreement they wouldn't invade during the Games - and I thought that was odd.

But now reading the IOC's statement I... well...I see they thought that too.


Speaking of statements... Formula 1's saying they "can't race under these circumstances " is softer than I would have liked

Fastbackss wrote: ↑Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:07 am I remember reading that there was a soft agreement they wouldn't invade during the Games - and I thought that was odd.

But now reading the IOC's statement I... well...I see they thought that too.


Speaking of statements... Formula 1's saying they "can't race under these circumstances " is softer than I would have liked

It's part of the rules, that's why they are referencing the Olympic Truce. It's not a soft agreement. 7 days before the games start and 7 days after the Paralympics end, which conclude in mid-March. Them calling on sporting federations to pull events from Russia and Belarus is more than I think they've done in the past.


And yes, Formula 1 cancelled the Russian Grand Prix earlier in the day. I thought the full statement (rather than just the one line) was decent, but if definitely wasn't calling out Russia or Putin. Basically, asking for peace, which seems to be the move for many organizations in favor of specifics to I would assume, avoid drawing the ire of Russia directly.

FIFA, as always, make me want to
Polish Football Federation:

Some in international sport has stepped up and taken a stand, but much more clearly must be done!

FIFA & UEFA have suspended Russian clubs/teams from World Cup and all competitions

https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... mpetitions

the Moz wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:51 pm FIFA & UEFA have suspended Russian clubs/teams from World Cup and all competitions

https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... mpetitions

Wait no ROC type arrangement? This will burn.

ti-amie wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:29 pm
Wait no ROC type arrangement? This will burn.

That was what FIFA gave them yesterday with the neutral site, no flag, no anthem announcement before Poland's very strong and well received statement in response to that.

Yes, this will burn. Hopefully the hockey championships follows suit, that will hurt even more.

JazzNU wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:42 pm
Yes, this will burn. Hopefully the hockey championships follows suit, that will hurt even more.

Finally announced after speculation over the weekend.

Should all Russian NHL players be "suspended", with full pay?
I don't think so, but what else is there to do, sports wise?