Pressure mounts on UCI over Russian ties
A rift has formed around the continued presence of certain management committee members, including Igor Makarov.
A rift has formed around the continued presence of certain management committee members, including Igor Makarov.
As war rages, a team – and Russian cycling itself – is on the brink of collapse. Do they deserve salvation?
Sports is absolutely a valid venue for sanctions against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but the UCI’s current approach is a mess.
British Cycling is pushing for the suspension of the Russian and Belarusian Federations, management committee members, and riders.
The UCI stopped short of banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from racing for trade teams.
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