Tour du Faso Stripped of UCI Status after Allowing Russian Team to Compete
African race has been held for almost 40 years but has now lost UCI ranking after controversial team participation.
African race has been held for almost 40 years but has now lost UCI ranking after controversial team participation.
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.
"The Olympic Movement is united in its mission to contribute to peace through sport and to unite the world in peaceful competition beyond all political disputes."
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