Etiket: Olympics 2022
War in Ukraine – Russia and the way back: German athletes in the splits
Stuttgart (dpa) – Elisabeth Seitz visibly stirs up the topic. It’s “madness”, says the top gymnast about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Biathlon Olympic champion Denise Herrmann finds the images…
WNBA emphasizes support for griners jailed in Russia
New York (AP) – The WNBA has emphasized its support for basketball player Brittney Griner, who is in prison in Russia. “Please know that getting you home safely is still…
Wellinger confident about return plans after knee surgery
Ruhpolding (dpa) – After another knee operation, Andreas Wellinger hopes to return in time to prepare for the upcoming ski jumping season. Since he had had problems again and again…
German Football Association – Neuendorf: DFB for funds for victims of construction sites in Qatar
Mainz (dpa) – According to the conviction of its new president Bernd Neuendorf, the German Football Association would support the world association FIFA for a reparation fund for the families…
Politician Ullrich draws consequences from the doping discussion
Berlin (dpa) – After allegations in connection with doping in the GDR, the chairman of the Bundestag sports committee and biathlon Olympic champion, Frank Ullrich, is retiring from his position…
After DFB election defeat – puller Koch gives up: withdrawal from Topamt offered
Munich (dpa) – Rainer Koch gives up – the official career of the controversial DFB string puller is coming to an end after the personal punishment at the DFB Bundestag.…
Cas: Russian associations are taking action against bans
Lausanne (AP) – Russian athletes and associations from seven sports have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) against their bans and exclusions imposed because of the Russian…
Ex-UEFA president Platini denounces FIFA boss Infantino
Paris (AP) – According to media reports, former UEFA President Michel Platini has reported FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to the French judiciary. As the broadcaster RMC Sport reported, it is…
Norwegian head of association counters criticism from Qatar
Doha (AP) – The Norwegian association president Lise Klaveness rejects the criticism of the Qatar World Cup host of her call for changes at FIFA in dealing with human rights.…
Maier on bronze dispute with Smith: “Nothing between us”
Rust (dpa) – ski crosser Daniela Maier has to continue to fear for her Olympic medal, but therefore has no grudge against her Swiss competitor Fanny Smith. “Fanny and I…