These are the sports from which Russia has been excluded

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Although there were no other Russian teams in the UEFA Champions League for men or women and in the UEFA Conference League, Spartak Moscow’s match against RB Leipzig in the Europa League was canceled, resulting in the German club now qualifying for the quarterfinals.

On the international stage, FIFA’s jurisdiction over World Cup qualifiers means that Russia will not be able to play in the World Cup playoffs against Poland, scheduled for March 24 – and as a result may miss the remarkable football event.

“Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine,” the joint statement said. “Both presidents hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve significantly and quickly, so that football can once again be a vector of unity and peace between people.

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Rugby

On Monday, the World Rugby announced that it had removed the national teams of Russia and Belarus from “all international rugby and cross-border club rugby activities until further notice” and suspended Russia’s membership in the World Rugby Union.

Russia has yet to secure a qualification for the Men’s Rugby World Cup next year.

“World Rugby once again condemns Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine and the facilitation of this action by Belarus,” the statement said.

“The global rugby family is united in solidarity with all those affected by these deeply disturbing events and joins the world community in calls for peace.

“The decision was made in the interest of rugby values ​​such as solidarity, integrity and respect at heart. The world rugby also stays in touch with its colleagues from the Rugby Federation of Ukraine and has promised its full support for the rugby community in the country. “

Ice-hockey

On Monday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) stopped all international and club teams of Russia and Belarus in each age group from competing in all IIHF competitions or events.

The IIHF said the decision affects several tournaments, including the Men’s World Championships in Finland on May, where Russia and Belarus will no longer be able to compete.

Russia will also be deprived of its right to host the 2023 World Junior Championships, the IIHF reported.

“The IIHF is not a political entity and cannot influence the decisions taken in connection with the war in Ukraine,” IIHF President Luke Tardif said in a statement.

“However, we have a responsibility to take care of all our members and participants, so we must do everything we can to ensure that we can hold our events in a safe environment for all teams participating in the IIHF World Cup program.

“We were incredibly shocked to see the images that came out of Ukraine. I have been in close contact with the members of the Hockey Federation of Ukraine and we hope for all Ukrainians that this conflict can be resolved peacefully and without the need for further violence. “

volleyball

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced on Tuesday that it is revoking Russia’s rights to host this year’s World Volleyball Championship for men.

Russia was to host the World Cup between August 26 and September 11.

“Following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, the FIVB remains seriously concerned about the escalating situation and the safety of the people of Ukraine,” the statement said.

“The FIVB Board of Directors has concluded that it would be impossible to prepare for and host the World Cup in Russia due to the war in Ukraine.

The FIVB followed that decision, announcing that all Russian and Belarusian national teams, clubs and officials, as well as beach and snow volleyball players, will be removed from all events until further notice.

Curling

On Monday, the World Curling Federation announced it would remove all Russian entries from the upcoming World Cup if there are no objections during its three-day evaluation period.

The Women’s World Cup will be held in Canada from March 19 to March 27, and for men – in Las Vegas from April 2 to April 10, and will also affect the championships of mixed doubles, adults, wheelchairs and adolescents.

“The World Curling Federation strongly condemns the military action taken by the Russian government in the invasion of Ukraine and continues to hope for a speedy and peaceful resolution of the situation,” the statement said.

Skates

The International Skating Union (ISU) announced on Tuesday that it has barred Russian and Belarusian skates from participating in all international ice skating competitions, including ISU championships and other ISU events.

The governing body added that the suspension will take effect immediately and will be in force until further notice.

“The ISU Council reaffirms its full solidarity with ISU members in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Speed ​​Skating Federation and the Ukrainian Figure Skating Federation. The ISU Council will assess the possibilities for rapid humanitarian assistance to its Ukrainian ISU members, “the statement said.

“The ISU Council will continue to monitor closely the situation in Ukraine and its impact on ISU’s activities and will take further steps if and when necessary.

swimming

On Tuesday, the International Swimming Federation (FINA) withdrew the FINA order, previously awarded to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Putin was awarded the highest FINA award in October 2014 as a result of his “important support in organizing major FINA events on Russian soil.” […] and ensuring the increased value of water sports in Russian society and around the world. “

However, the governing body stopped excluding Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in their competitions.

FINA said that although no athlete or team from Russia or Belarus can compete under the names of countries or national flags, they can be considered neutral.

On Sunday, FINA canceled the Junior World Championships to be held in Kazan, Russia in August, but the World Short Course Championships (25m), which were to take place in the same city in December, remain.

“FINA remains deeply concerned about the impact of the war on the water sports community and the wider population of Ukraine. FINA will continue to closely monitor the difficult situation and make additional decisions if necessary,” the statement said.

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badminton

The World Badminton Federation (BWF) announced on Tuesday that it was stopping all Russian athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus from competing in BWF-sanctioned competitions.

BWF has already canceled all tournaments in Russia and Belarus in force immediately and the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes will begin at the German Open on March 8.

A “small number” of Russian athletes who have already arrived in Spain for the steam badminton tournaments will be allowed to compete, but will do so as neutral athletes without a flag or anthem.

“BWF remains committed to supporting the people of Ukraine and the Ukrainian badminton community as part of the sports movement’s mission to promote peace and solidarity among all people,” the statement said.

Skiing

Last week, the International Ski Federation (FIS) announced that all other World Cup events scheduled for Russia this season would be canceled.

The decision affects a total of six events, with the FIS already looking for countries to replace Russia as host.

The FIS went further on Tuesday, suspending the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in all its competitions.

The FIS Council does not take lightly the decision not to allow an athlete to take part in any competition and does so only in accordance with the FIS Statute, which states that “FIS will conduct its activities in a politically neutral manner”, which is a cornerstone of the FIS values ​​adopted by its 140 member states, “the statement said.

“The Council expressed its deepest and sincere hope that the conflict in Ukraine will end quickly and that the international sports community can begin the healing process and compete again with all the athletes and nations present.

“As previously announced, the FIS, in solidarity with the Ski Federation of Ukraine, provides immediate financial, logistical and technical support to Ukrainian athletes and teams while they can return home safely.

Formula one

Last week, Formula One announced it had canceled Russia’s September 25th Grand Prix, saying it was “impossible” for the race to continue “under the current circumstances”.

“We are watching the events in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hope for a speedy and peaceful resolution of the current situation,” a statement from Formula One said.

The FIA, the governing body of motorsport, reportedly met on Tuesday in part to discuss the participation of Russia’s only Formula One driver, Nikita Mazepin, in this season’s World Championships.

CNN’s Alex Klosok contributed to this report.