Concert in honor of the Winter Olympic Games. “Contradicts the principles of the IOC”: Zhukov on political pressure on sports and the development of the Olympic movement

The main task of the Russian Olympic Committee is to restore all lost positions in international organizations. This was stated in an interview with RT by the first deputy chairman of the State Duma, Alexander Zhukov. The parliamentarian also summed up his activities as head of the ROC, which he held until early May, and expressed confidence in the future Russian sports.

“I would give Ovechkin the prize of the most valuable hockey player”: Prokhorov on the Stanley Cup final and Kuznetsov’s role in Washington

This season, Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov was able to switch to new level, but Alexander Ovechkin deserved the award of the most valuable player of the playoffs. This opinion was expressed in an interview with RT by Olympic hockey champion Vitaly Prokhorov. The ex-hockey player of the St. Louis Blues also commented on the mistakes of defender Dmitry Orlov in the Stanley Cup final and explained how Barry Trotz's wards managed to take the lead in the series with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Long distance: Five sports qualify for the Tokyo Summer Olympics

In 2020, Tokyo will host the XXXII Summer Olympic Games. Within two years, all specialized sports will host qualifying competitions. They will determine which countries will be able to send their athletes to Tokyo. So far, the qualification has started in five sports: football, basketball, handball, judo and triathlon. RT talks about the principles of selection for the Olympics and prospects Russian athletes.

“Children are our future in sports”: Mustafina on resuming her gymnastic career, motherhood and raising champions

Development in any sport is important to start from the bottom, instilling love for it from early childhood. Aliya Mustafina stated this in an interview with RT. Olympic champion in gymnastics she told what difficulties she is experiencing in connection with the resumption of her career, whether she copes with the role of a mother and who she sees her daughter Alice in the future.

“The most important step for us will be joint work with the IOC”: Pozdnyakov on the tasks of the ROC and the prospects for Russian sports

The state needs to completely change the anti-doping program, instill in athletes a culture of rejection of illegal drugs from a young age. This was announced after the election by the new president of the Russian Olympic Committee, Stanislav Pozdnyakov. According to the functionary, the organization will do everything possible to improve relations with the International Olympic Committee. The honorary head of the organization, Alexander Zhukov, is also optimistic about the future of Russian sports.

“He went through a serious management school”: Stanislav Pozdnyakov was elected president of the Russian Olympic Committee

At the reporting and election meeting of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), the name of the new president of the organization became known. They became the four-time Olympic fencing champion Stanislav Pozdnyakov, who previously served as the first vice-president of the ROC. In the elections, he was ahead of his only competitor - the titled swimmer Alexander Popov, chairman of the public council under the Ministry of Sports. About the new chapter Olympic movement Russia - in the material RT.

In favor of the “red car”: Russia did not lose to Canada in the quarterfinals of the Ice Hockey World Cup

On Thursday, May 17, in the quarter-finals of the World Hockey Championship in Denmark, old rivals will meet - the national teams of Russia and Canada. The history of the confrontation between the two powers in the framework of the championship has many games with an unexpected ending. How relations between national teams have evolved over the past ten years - in the material RT.

'Best deal for asthma sufferers': hackers accuse Sweden of deliberately covering up anti-doping rule violations

The Fancy Bears group has released new information about the use of doping in world sports. It follows from the published documents that two Swedish athletes passed positive tests - skier Bjorn Sandström and athlete Maria Nilsson. However, they were never punished. In addition, the Fancy Bears accused the Swedish Union sports organizations concealment of information about the violation of the regulations.

“Weightlifting is the foundation of any sport”: the head of the FTAR on the possible exclusion of the species from the Olympic Games, doping and Rodchenkov

The decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to reduce quotas for weightlifting at the Games - an unfair punishment, said Maxim Agapitov, president of the Russian Weightlifting Federation (FTAR), in an interview with RT. He also said that the work of the anti-doping organization was highly appreciated in the world, and commented on the refusal of the former head of the Moscow Anti-Doping Laboratory Grigory Rodchenkov from his testimony during the hearings in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

“I was really amazed”: coach Brian Orser spoke about the first meeting with Medvedeva

Canadian coach Brian Orser said that he was pleasantly surprised by the decision of Evgenia Medvedeva to continue working under him. He was struck by the determination of the athlete and the passion with which she is ready to start training again. The specialist has already outlined a work plan, which will begin immediately after the Russian woman recovers from a foot injury.

Russian figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva confirmed the information about the termination of cooperation with mentor Eteri Tutberidze. The athlete chose to remain silent about the reasons for her decision, saying only words of gratitude to the coaching staff. In addition, the two-time Olympic medalist in Pyeongchang announced that Canadian Brian Orser will become her new mentor.

“There is no way to devote the proper amount of time”: Zhukov refused to participate in the election of the head of the ROC

Alexander Zhukov, who headed the Russian Olympic Committee for eight years, decided not to participate in the organization's next presidential election scheduled for May 29. According to the functionary, he does not have the opportunity to devote the proper amount of time to R&D due to the heavy workload in the State Duma. According to experts, most likely this post will be taken by Zhukov's deputy Stanislav Pozdnyakov, head of the Russian delegation at the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang.

"Warm-up before Trump": what to expect from the meeting of the leaders of the DPRK and South Korea

On April 27, 2018, negotiations between the leaders of the DPRK and South Korea will take place. The third-ever inter-Korean summit may end with the signing of a peace treaty between Seoul and Pyongyang and facilitate the first meeting of the heads of the United States and the DPRK. The warming of relations on the Korean Peninsula came after the DPRK's initiative for reconciliation with the South, announced at the beginning of the year. However, many experts doubt that the dialogue between Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un will bring real results. On the prospects for the negotiation process - in the material RT.

“We need to take a break from sports”: Shipulin announced a possible retirement due to illness

Russian biathlete Anton Shipulin does not exclude that he will end his sports career. This was announced by the gold medalist of the Olympics in Sochi. According to him, the cause may be health problems. At the same time, two-time Olympic champion Dmitry Vasiliev expressed the hope that Shipulin's statements were caused by emotions and psychological fatigue.

Volleyball king: Olympic champion Sergei Tetyukhin ended his career at 42 with a victory in the CEV Cup

Olympic champion in volleyball in the Russian national team Sergei Tetyukhin ended his sports career. He won his last title in the final of the CEV Cup, where his club Belogorye beat the Turkish Ziraat Bankasy twice. By the age of 42, Tetyukhin had won countless trophies, and it was impossible to imagine the Russian national team for 20 years without this technical and always calm player. RT tells why sports fans will miss Tetyukhin on the volleyball court.

“His contribution is difficult to overestimate”: why fans will miss the retired skier Legkov

Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Alexander Legkov announced his retirement. The prize-winner of the world championships and the winner of the Tour de Ski said that the fight in the courts for Olympic gold took away from him too much strength to continue to play sports. Legkov will be remembered by fans for his unbending character, which allowed him, despite failures and ridiculous accidents throughout his career, to become the champion of the Olympic Games in Sochi in 2014. About the sports path of the famous athlete - in the material RT.

“I would spend a day with Pushkin”: Kuznetsova about her dreams, the main fear and tragedy in Kemerovo

Svetlana Kuznetsova was repeatedly visited by thoughts of ending her career, but each time she found the strength to continue working. About it Russian tennis player admitted in an interview with RT. The athlete suggested that the world would not get better in 100 years, explained why she did not write anything on social networks after learning about the tragedy in Kemerovo, and admitted that she would like to take a picture with Vladimir Putin. In addition, the four-time winner of the tournaments “ Grand Slam"Told what she would exchange all her titles for, and stated that she would like to meet with the poet Alexander Pushkin.

End of an era in biathlon: Bjoerndalen announced his retirement

Ole Einar Bjoerndalen announced the completion professional career. According to the most titled biathlete in history, the reason for this decision was health problems. According to four-time Olympic champion Alexander Tikhonov, the Norwegian's departure from the sport marked the end of an era, and the winner of two gold medals of the Games, Dmitry Vasilyev, compared the Drammen native with swimmer Michael Phelps and sprinter Usain Bolt.

First in 12 years: Russian referee Karasev will officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup matches

Sergey Karasev is included in the number of referees who will work at the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Muscovite became the first Russian referee in the last 12 years to serve the World Cup meetings. According to the former president of the College of Football Referees of the RFU, Nikolai Levnikov, this is a huge success for the country and its refereeing corps.

"Disarm unilaterally": is it possible in the DPRK to repeat the Libyan scenario

The new national security adviser to the President of the United States, John Bolton, proposes that North Korea abandon its nuclear program, as Libya did in its time. In his opinion, it is this option that Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un should discuss at the talks. However, according to experts, the May meeting of the heads of the two states is now in question. At the same time, representatives of North Korea show that they are ready for dialogue - at least with their South Korean counterparts, with whom they intend to meet in preparation for the April bilateral summit. RT figured out how the changes in the US presidential administration would affect the process of diplomatic warming between Pyongyang and Seoul.

“I was glad to see the Russian flag again”: short tracker Yelistratov about World Cup medals, the Games in Beijing and a donated car

Russian short track skater Semyon Yelistratov would like to compete at the 2022 Olympics and climb the podium again. The athlete stated this in an interview with RT. The bronze medalist of the Pyeongchang Games admitted that he was glad to see the national flag again during the award ceremonies at the World Championships in Montreal, where he won three medals. Also, the 27-year-old athlete told how he would deal with the car donated to him and revealed the secret of what he did when he returned home.

“We need a dialogue with the authorities”: WADA requires Russia to recognize the findings of the McLaren report

Recognition of the conclusions of the report of the independent commission of the World anti-doping agency under the leadership of Richard McLaren is prerequisite to restore RUSADA. This was stated by WADA President Craig Reedy. At the same time, the deputy director general of the organization, Rob Koehler, and international expert Eva Lukosiute-Stanikuniene noted the progress towards the resumption of the membership of the Russian agency. About the main topic of the first day of the annual WADA symposium in Lausanne - in the material RT.

“There would be a medal at the Olympics”: how Russia reacted to Shipulin’s first victory of the season at the KM stage in biathlon

The victory in the sprint race at the Biathlon World Cup stage in Finnish Kontiolahti showed that Anton Shipulin is in great shape and could claim the most high places at the XXIII Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Two-time world champion biathlete Dmitry Yaroshenko is sure of this. The winner of two gold medals of the Olympic Games, Dmitry Vasilyev, notes that even a strong wind did not stop the native of Tyumen - he coped and shot back to zero. Famous sports commentator Dmitry Guberniev called Shipulin "a real captain of the biathlon team." About what they said in Russia about the success of an athlete - in the material RT.

“I remembered Lake Peipsi”: how in Russia and Sweden they responded to the refusal of biathlete Samuelsson to go to Tyumen for the KM stage

The refusal of the Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson to speak at the World Cup in Tyumen was taken in Russia with surprise. The ex-president of the RRF, Alexander Tikhonov, called the words of the Swede that his life would be in danger on Russian territory nonsense. Meanwhile, the Swedish national team does not share the fears of his compatriot, and Bjorn Ferry, who completed his career, advised him to grow a mustache for disguise. What reaction did the statement of the Scandinavian cause - in the material RT.

"Crystal Globe" for Kuzmina and the first victory for the Russian team: the main intrigues of the last stages of the KM biathlon

This week will be the first of three final stages Biathlon World Cup in the 2017/18 season. Athletes will compete for medals in Kontiolahti, and then, with a difference of a week, will determine the best in Holmenkollen and Tyumen. Soon the fans will receive answers to the most intriguing questions: will Anastasia Kuzmina win the Big crystal globe”, will Anton Shipulin be able to compete for a place in the top three overall standings, what results will be shown by the winners of the Olympics and whether the Russian team will be able to win at least one victory in a year.

“I try to be aware of how Russia lives”: Viktor Bout spoke about 10 years spent in a US prison

10 years ago, on March 6, 2008, a Russian citizen Viktor Bout was detained in Thailand, who was later extradited to the United States by the country's authorities. There he was sentenced to 25 years in prison, accused of allegedly planning the murder of American citizens. In an exclusive interview with RT, Bout summed up the past years, talked about what gives him the strength to live in prison, and also highlighted the most bright events associated with Russia and the USA.

Ahead of the champions: how Russian athletes perform after the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang

After the Olympics in Pyeongchang, Russian athletes continue to delight fans winter views sports. Skiers won three silver medals at the World Cup in Lahti, leaving behind several reigning Olympic champions. Snowboarder Milena Bykova celebrated her first career victory by surpassing the gold medalist at the 2018 Olympics. Speed ​​skater Olga Fatkulina won the first medal for Russia in 12 years at the World Championships in sprint all-around.

Failed debut: Jamaican bobsledder who performed at the Olympics is suspected of doping

Jamaican bobsledders Jazmine Fenlator and Cary Russell, who competed in the Winter Olympics for the first time in the history of the country, may be disqualified for violating anti-doping rules. The banned substance clenbuterol was found in the body of one of the athletes. If the B sample shows a similar result, the suspension could be four years. About the next doping scandal of the last Games in Pyeongchang - in the RT material.

With a reserve of power: what are the prospects for the Russian team at the Winter Olympics in China

At the Games in Pyeongchang, the Russian team won medals mainly through the efforts of young athletes. in cross country skiing, speed skating, figure skating, skeleton and freestyle, the awards were won by those who will reach their peak four years later, when the Beijing Olympics take place. RT tells why Russian athletes are now the most promising in the world.

"Wooden" awards: why the US team missed the most medals at the Olympics

Even during the Olympic Games, the American media began to sound the alarm - athletes from the United States often did not get on the podium, remaining in fourth and fifth places. The number of missed awards grew until the very end of the competition. As a result, athletes from the American team failed to win medals 26 times. About which other countries more often than others were unlucky at the Games in Pyeongchang - in the RT material.

The triumph of the ex-coach of the Russians, the scandal with the Ukrainians, the records of Fourcade and Domracheva: what did biathlon remember at the Olympics

The performance of Russian biathletes at the Olympics in Pyeongchang can hardly be called successful. But even without Anton Shipulin and Ekaterina Yurlova-Perkht, who were not admitted to the Games, the competitions in this discipline were 100% successful and brought a lot of unexpected results. About the results Olympic biathlon- in the material RT.

"Full members of the Olympic family": IOC reinstated ROC membership

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reinstated the rights of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). This was announced at a special press conference by ROC President Alexander Zhukov. The head of the delegation of Russian athletes at the Pyeongchang Olympics, Stanislav Pozdnyakov, thanked the athletes for their performance at the tournament, and Vitaly Smirnov, chairman of the Independent Public Anti-Doping Commission (PLA), said that the IOC cannot imagine the Olympic movement without Russia.

Brilliant Datsyuk, amazing Gusev and amazing Sturm: 10 protagonists of the 2018 Olympic hockey tournament

Hockey battles at the Games in Pyeongchang ended with a strong-willed victory for the Russian team. However, among the heroes of the tournament there was a place not only for domestic athletes and specialists. So, Main coach German team Marco Sturm for the first time in history led Germany to the final of the Olympics, and the Finnish striker Eeli Tolvanen became one of top scorers. However, the first place in the RT rating went to one of Oleg Znarka's wards.

“The circle is narrowing”: the head of the curling federation Svishchev spoke about the progress of the investigation into the case of Krushelnitsky

Meldonium got into the body of Alexander Krushelnitsky during a training camp in Japan or at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. This was announced by the deputy of the State Duma, President of the Russian Curling Federation (FKR) Dmitry Svishchev. Sports lawyer Artyom Patsev urged to focus on finding evidence of the athlete's innocence, and LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky promised to punish all those involved in the doping case. On the progress of the investigation into the case of a curler deprived of Pyeongchang's bronze, see RT.

“Athletes should not get into politics”: Tregubov on the silver of the Games, relations with rivals and the absence of coaches at the Olympics

Olympic athletes at the Games should focus on their own performance and ignore geopolitics. This was stated in an interview with RT by the winner of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, skeletonist Nikita Tregubov. In addition, the vice-champion explained how he was preparing for the starts, whose coaches came to his aid when he was left without the support of mentors, and revealed the details of his acquaintance with Leonid Slutsky.

“I can’t always be a coach”: figure skater Bobrova about her sports career, partner Solovyov and mother’s support

The figure skater Dmitry Solovyov did not want to pair up as a child, because he was embarrassed to take the girls by the hand. His partner Ekaterina Bobrova told about this in an interview with RT. The Russian woman, who became the silver medalist of the Pyeongchang Olympics in the team competition, explained why she was taking a break in her career, told what moment during her stay in the sport became the most memorable for her and how parental support helps her.

“I want to perform at the Beijing Olympics”: Zagitova on the ability to restrain emotions, friendship with Medvedeva and criticism of an American

Olympic champion in women's figure skating Alina Zagitova admitted in an interview with RT that she managed to cope with her emotions in South Korea. According to the athlete, the high hopes that were placed on her did not prevent her from performing. The 15-year-old ward of Eteri Tutberidze also spoke about her friendship with the vice-champion of Pyeongchang Evgenia Medvedeva, commented on the words of the American Ashley Wagner who criticized her and promised to perform at the Beijing Olympics in 2022.

“They chained the whole world to the screens”: how Russia reacted to the victory of the hockey team at the Olympics in Pyeongchang

The victory of gold medals at the XXIII Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang was a convincing evidence of the traditions of the Russian hockey school and "a shining reference point for young athletes". This is how Russian leader Vladimir Putin commented on the victory of the national hockey team. The head of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation, Vladislav Tretiak, called striker Kirill Kaprizov a new big star, and the vice-president of the organization, Roman Rotenberg, expressed confidence in repeating the success at the 2022 Games in Beijing. The reaction to the triumph of athletes is in the material RT.

“The dream has come true, you need to come up with a new one”: what did the players say after the victory of the Russian national hockey team at the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang

The victory at the XXIII Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang was the realization of Pavel Datsyuk's dream. The captain of the Russian national hockey team spoke about this at the end of the final match. Ilya Kovalchuk dedicated the gold to his father, and Vyacheslav Voinov called Nikita Gusev the leader of the national team. What the players said after the triumph at the Games - in the RT material.

Great final: how Russian hockey players fought for the gold of the Olympics in Pyeongchang

The Russian team in the minority left the defeat 56 seconds before the end of regular time in the final match of the 2018 Olympics hockey tournament with Germany. Wards of Oleg Znarka pulled out a victory in overtime. How Russian team, overcoming herself and her opponent, took the gold of Pyeongchang - in the material RT.

Salute in honor of the closing of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang

South Korea hosts the closing ceremony of the 23rd Olympic Winter Games 2018. In honor of the end of the competition in the sky of Pyeongchang - festive fireworks. RT was broadcasting live.

Closing ceremony of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang

In Pyeongchang, at the Alpenzia resort in Hwenge Park, the closing ceremony of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games has ended. Russian athletes competed in a neutral status and took 13th place in the team medal count. Athletes from Russia have 17 medals - two gold, six silver and nine bronze. RT led text broadcast from South Korea.

Banner of Victory, an anthem performed by fans and an inverted flag of Canada: how the Russian national hockey team won Olympic gold

The Russian ice hockey team won gold medals at the Winter Olympics. In the final, Oleg Znarka's wards defeated the German team. Two minutes before the end of the meeting, the German hockey players were leading with a score of 3:2 and got the right to the majority, but Nikita Gusev managed to restore parity during the decisive assault. Kirill Kaprizov scored the winning goal in extra time. Thanks to this, the Russian fans had a reason to sing their anthem before the awards ceremony. How was the best match of the Olympics - in the RT report.

Thriller in Pyeongchang: the Russian national hockey team won the Olympic Games, snatching victory in overtime

For the first time since 1992, the Russian men's ice hockey team won gold in the Olympic hockey tournament. Wards of Oleg Znarka won a strong-willed victory over the national team of Germany with a score of 4:3. RT led the text broadcast of the meeting.

Without the tricolor: the IOC did not restore the membership of the ROC until the closing of the Olympics in Pyeongchang

The IOC will not restore the membership of the Russian Olympic Committee until the end of Winter Games in Pyeongchang. Thus, the team will not be able to go to the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games under the national flag. The reason for this decision experts called two positive doping tests. Previously banned substances were found in the analyzes of curler Alexander Krushelnitsky and bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeeva. At the same time, sports officials said that the ROC would be reinstated in its rights in the near future if the doping tests of other Russian athletes show a negative result.

Silver and bronze medals for Russian skiers, the fall of Zavarzina and the arrest of a Canadian freestyler: the results of the 16th day of the Olympics

On the 16th day of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, Russian skiers Alexander Bolshunov and Andrey Larkov won silver and bronze in the 50 km marathon, snowboarder Alyona Zavarzina became fourth in the parallel giant slalom, the US men's curling team won gold for the first time in history, and Canadian hockey players became bronze medalists of the tournament. Results Olympic day- in the material RT.

Patience and work: how skiers Bolshunov and Larkov made a sensation in the marathon at the Pyeongchang Olympics

Russian Alexander Bolshunov took second place in the 50 km cross-country ski race from the general start classic style, losing only to Finn Ivo Niskanen. Bronze was won by his compatriot Andrey Larkov. He managed to get ahead of Canadian Alex Harvey and Norwegian Martin Jonsrud Sundby at the finish line.

Red carpet: snowboarder Zavarzina stopped a step away from the medal of the Games in Pyeongchang

Snowboarder Alena Zavarzina took fourth place in the giant parallel slalom at the Pyeongchang Olympics. During the semi-finals and then the descent, during which the fate of the bronze was decided, the Russian woman fell and lost to her rivals despite choosing a faster red carpet. Her partners in the men's and women's teams could not get into the quarterfinals.

Marathon character: Bolshunov and Larkov won silver and bronze in the 50 km cross-country skiing race at the Pyeongchang Games

The 16th day of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games ended in Pyeongchang. Snowboarder Alena Zavarzina took fourth place in the parallel giant slalom competition. The crew of Maxim Andrianov is in 16th place after the first two races of four-bob. Alexander Bolshunov and Andrey Larkov won silver and bronze medals in ski marathon for 50 km. RT conducted a text broadcast of the competition from South Korea.

“The best match in the tournament”: what was said after the victory of the Russian national hockey team in the semi-finals of the Olympics

The Russian national ice hockey team watched a live broadcast of the competition figure skating before the semi-finals with the Czech Republic. Oleg Znarok, head coach of the national team, spoke about this after the match. He noted that in general he was satisfied with the actions of the wards. At the same time, the mentor of the Russians admitted that in the third period the team played to keep the score. In turn, Ilya Kovalchuk agreed that he grossly violated the rules on Yana Kolarzha, and Pavel Datsyuk noted the game of Vasily Koshechkin. What they said after the first semi-final of the Olympics - in the material RT.

"Ballerina on ice" and "Elon Musk of figure skating": how the world reacted to the triumph of Zagitova and Medvedeva

The performance of Alina Zagitova and Evgenia Medvedeva in Pyeongchang impressed not only figure skating fans. The dramatic duel ended with the victory of Zagitova, but both girls deserved the gold of the Games. This opinion was expressed by many eminent skaters and mentors following the results of the Russian women's rental. So, the honored coach Tatyana Tarasova admired Medvedeva's artistry, the Olympic champion Dick Button called the 15-year-old victorious ballerina on ice, and the American Ashley Wagner could not find words at all - she was so excited about the outcome of the competition.

"Russian espionage" and half-empty stands: how was the hockey semi-final of the Olympics between Russia and the Czech Republic

The Russian national ice hockey team reached the finals of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, beating the Czech Republic with a score of 3:0. The match was held without a full house, but with the complete superiority of the fans of the "red car". Before the meeting, Russian journalists were not allowed to train the Czechs, and the representative of the Russian team was accused of taking a bribe, but in the end, these scandals did not affect the atmosphere of the game. About the entourage of the Olympic semi-finals - in the report of the special correspondent RT.

“Negligence of an athlete”: bobsledder Sergeeva passed a positive doping test at the Olympics

Bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeeva tested positive for trimetazidine, a cardiac metabolic stimulant similar to meldonium. The Russian woman showed the 12th result at the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang in the competition of twos. According to the preliminary version, she took a prohibited drug without the knowledge of the doctors of the Russian team. Now Sergeeva is threatened with the annulment of the results shown.

Impenetrable Koshechkin: how the goalkeeper of the Russian national team repelled 31 throws and won the semi-finals of the Olympics

The reliable game of goalkeeper Vasily Koshechkin, who saved all shots on his own goal, helped the Russian national ice hockey team beat the Czech Republic with a score of 3:0 and reach the final Olympic tournament in Pyeongchang. How the team of Oleg Znarok got their most important victory on Korean ice - in the RT material.

“We are all driven by love”: Medvedev about the Olympic silver, tears after the free program and plans for the future

The silver medalist of the Pyeongchang Olympics, Evgenia Medvedeva, does not intend to complicate her free program. The Russian figure skater told reporters about this immediately after the end of the competition. The 18-year-old athlete admitted that she did not feel pressure before going on the ice, noted the growing competition and called Carolina Costner a role model.

Historic victory: the Russian national hockey team reached the finals of the Olympic Games for the first time in 20 years

The Russian men's ice hockey team in the semifinals of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang beat the national team of the Czech Republic. Wards of Oleg Znarka defeated their opponent with a score of 3:0 and reached the final of the Olympics for the first time in 20 years. RT led a text online broadcast of the match.

Defenders of the fatherland: how Zagitova and Medvedev won gold and silver and conquered the Olympic Pyeongchang

Alina Zagitova became the Olympic champion in women's single figure skating at the Pyeongchang Games. Evgenia Medvedeva, who received an identical amount of points in the free program, could not surpass her compatriot in total and won the silver medal. Bronze went to Canada's Caitlin Osmond. How Russian skaters beat their rivals at the Pyeongchang Olympics - in the RT material.

Triumph of youth: figure skater Zagitova brought the Russian team the first gold medal of the Games, Medvedeva won silver

The 15th day of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games ended in Pyeongchang. Alina Zagitova became the Olympic champion, showing an identical result in the free program with Evgenia Medvedeva, who won the silver medal. The Russian men's ice hockey team defeated the Czech team 3-0 in the semi-finals. RT conducted a text online broadcast of the competition from South Korea.

Everything is just beginning: why the match with the Czech Republic is the most important for Russian hockey players at the 2018 Olympics

The Russian national ice hockey team is close to winning the first set of Olympic medals in 16 years. However, a series of three devastating victories should not mislead fans: the Games in Pyeongchang for the team of Oleg Znarok are just beginning. About whether the "red car" is ready for the battle with the Czechs - in the material RT.

The triumph of Belarus in biathlon, the gold of American women in hockey and two world records in short track: the results of the 14th day of the Olympics

The 14th day of the XXIII Winter Olympics has ended in Pyeongchang. The battles for medals took place mainly without the participation of Russian athletes. The exceptions were short trackers Yekaterina Efremenkova and Alexander Shulginov, as well as skier Alexander Khoroshilov. However, Efremenkova and Shulginov failed to qualify for the semi-finals, while Khoroshilov finished 17th in the slalom. Also on Thursday, the US women's ice hockey team for the first time since 1998 won the gold of the Games, and the Belarusian biathletes won the relay. The results of the Olympic day - in the material RT.

“We have to witness a real battle of nerves”: Averbukh about the rivalry of Russian figure skaters

Evgenia Medvedeva will be able to apply for gold medal only in case of Alina Zagitova's mistake in the free program. This was stated in an interview with RT by choreographer Ilya Averbukh. The specialist also admitted that in the confrontation between the two Russians, he gives his preference to the two-time world champion Medvedeva, and responded to criticism from the American media, which accuse Russian skaters of abusing jumps in the second part of the program.

Hope grows stronger: the majority of IOC members support the Russian flag at the closing of the Games in Pyeongchang

The 14th day of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games is taking place in Pyeongchang. Russian short track speed skaters Alexander Shulginov and Ekaterina Efremenkova will compete for awards at distances of 500 and 1000 m. arbitration court(CAS) stripped curlers Anastasia Bryzgalova and Alexander Krushelnitsky of Olympic bronze medals. RT conducts a text online broadcast of competitions in South Korea.

“Together we will prove his innocence”: the FCR is confident in the positive outcome of the case of curler Krushelnitsky

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) disqualified curler Alexander Krushelnitsky. He and his teammate Anastasia Bryzgalova were stripped of their bronze medals at the South Korean Pyeongchang Olympics. President of the Russian Curling Federation (FKR) Dmitry Svishchev is convinced that the athlete is innocent, and State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova urged athletes to be vigilant. About the reaction to the CAS decision - in the material RT.

“If there was our tricolor, they would turn into the flags of Russia and Ukraine”: freestyler Burov about a joint photo with Abramenko

Russian athletes do not face negative attitudes from representatives of other countries at the Olympics. This was stated in an interview with RT by the bronze medalist of the Olympics freestyler Ilya Burov. He also spoke about his performance, friendship with Ukrainian athletes and the reasons for the failure of his younger brother Maxim.

“As a child, Alina was lazy and indulged, did not want to work”: a former coach about Zagitova’s first steps in figure skating

The new world record holder in the short program, figure skater Alina Zagitova, was once wanted to be transferred to pair skating. This was told by the first coach of the athlete Natalya Antipina. The mentor remembered how hard it was for the future champion at the beginning of her career, and assessed the chances of success for her younger sister, who followed in her footsteps.

Zavarzina's qualification, biathlon without Russians and North American derbies: announcement of the 14th day of the Olympics

The main event of Thursday for Russian fans will be the performance of snowboarder Alena Zavarzina in the parallel giant slalom. In women's hockey, the final will be held between the USA and Canada, and in the Nordic combined, medals will be played in the team competition. The women's relay race will be held in biathlon without the participation of the Russian four. About the main events of February 22 - in the material RT.

“Let's go to our dream”: what they said after the Russian national hockey team reached the semifinals of the Olympic Games

The crushing victory over Norway strengthens the fans' faith in the successful performance of the Russian ice hockey team at the Pyeongchang Olympics. This was announced by the Minister of Sports Pavel Kolobkov. Meanwhile, the head coach of Russian hockey players, Oleg Znarok, was dissatisfied with the game of his wards, and the mentor of the US national team, Tony Granato, said that the Russians could compete on equal terms with most teams of the National hockey league(NHL). What they said after the quarterfinals of the Games - in the material RT.

“We don’t run for the sake of money”: the Russians won the sixth medal in cross-country skiing at the Olympic Games

Russian skiers Denis Spitsov and Alexander Bolshunov won silver medals in team sprint second only to the Norwegians. Their compatriot Natalya Nepryaeva broke a stick in the final race, which did not allow the women's team to compete for a place on the podium. The men's race took place against the backdrop of controversial statements by the French skier against the Russians. How the wards of Elena Vyalbe won another award in Pyeongchang - in the report of the RT special correspondent.

For a clear advantage: how the Russian team defeated Norway in the 1/4 finals of the Olympic hockey tournament

The Russian national team easily confirmed the status of the favorite of the quarterfinal confrontation with the Norwegians. The team, which had previously won its first Olympic victory in 24 years, was beaten 6-1. How the wards of Oleg Znarka reached the semifinals of the Games in Pyeongchang - in the material RT.

“I cried - but like a man”: Russian freestyler Ridzik won ski-cross bronze at the Games

The 13th day of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games ended in Pyeongchang. Figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva set a new world record in the short program, and Alina Zagitova broke it and became the best. Sergei Ridzik won a bronze medal in ski cross, and Denis Spitsov and Alexander Bolshunov won silver in team ski sprint. Russian hockey players defeated Norway in the quarterfinals, and the hockey players lost to the Finns in the match for third place. RT conducted a text online broadcast of competitions in South Korea.

For the first time in 12 years: the Russian national hockey team reached the semifinals of the Olympics in Pyeongchang

The Russian men's ice hockey team in the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament defeated the national team of Norway with a score of 6:1. Wards of Oleg Znarka for the first time in 12 years reached the semi-finals of the Games, where they will play with the Czech Republic, which with difficulty overcame the resistance of the United States in shootouts. RT led a text online broadcast of the meeting.

Record after record: Zagitova and Medvedeva lead after the short program at the Pyeongchang Olympics

Figure skaters Alina Zagitova and Evgenia Medvedeva alternately set world records in the short program of the individual tournament at the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Zagitova scored 82.92 points, while Medvedev scored 81.61. Both athletes are leading the competition and will compete for gold and silver in the free program. How two highest achievements in figure skating were established in 20 minutes - in the RT material.

Russian women against the rest of the world: 7 reasons to follow the figure skaters tournament at the Olympics

Women's Olympic Tournament single skating can turn into a benefit performance for Russians Evgenia Medvedeva, Alina Zagitova and Maria Sotskova. What to expect from the favorites of the competition in Pyeongchang, how the 31-year-old Italian Carolina Costner can surprise and what other surprises await the fans - in the RT material.

The fifth line of Bobrova and Solovyov, the third gold of Fourcade and the "swindler" from the USA: the results of the 12th day of the Olympics

Figure skaters Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitry Solovyov took fifth place in the dance couples competition, French biathlete Martin Fourcade won the third gold medal in a row, and American Elizabeth Swainy performed under the Hungarian flag without performing a single trick in the freestyle competition. What was remembered for the 12th competitive day of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games - in the material RT.

“Never used illegal drugs”: Krushelnytsky denies deliberate use of meldonium

The fact of conscious or systemic use of a prohibited substance by Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky is not confirmed. This was stated in the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). The organization noted that the concentration of meldonium found in sample B indicates a single use of the drug, and also promised to initiate a comprehensive investigation into this incident. The athlete himself claims that during his career he has never used doping. About the reaction of officials to the results of the re-test - in the material RT.

“The greatest scammer in the history of the Games”: American freestyler disgraced herself at the Olympics under the Hungarian flag

The 12th day of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games ended in Pyeongchang. Russian figure skaters Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitry Solovyov finished fifth in ice dancing. Biathletes Uliana Kaisheva, Tatyana Akimova, Anton Babikov and Matvey Eliseev finished ninth in the mixed relay. The B doping test of curler Krushelnitsky tested positive for meldonium. RT conducted a text online broadcast of the competition from South Korea.

"From Ice and Fire": the premiere of the RTD film about Russian figure skaters Medvedeva and Zagitova

Evgenia Medvedeva and Alina Zagitova are the stars of world figure skating. The Russians have won victories at the world championships and Grand Prix finals, as well as triumphs at the championships of the country and the continent. At the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, they won silver medals in the team competition. But on the way to success, they have to face many difficulties. About the training routine, character education and everyday life of young Russian figure skaters - in the new RTD film.

Three world records and the fifth place of Bobrova and Solovyov: medals in ice dancing were played at the Olympics

At the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, the draw of medals in ice dancing has ended. Canadians Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir became the winners with a world record, having won their fifth Olympic awards. The French Gabriela Papadakis and Guillaume Sizeron became silver medalists, the Americans Maya and Alex Shibutani - bronze. Russians Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitry Solovyov took fifth place.

“Doping is useless in our sport”: curler Sidorova about illegal drugs and work as a commentator at the Olympic Games

Doping cannot benefit a curler, two-time European champion Anna Sidorova said in an interview with RT. According to the athlete, there is always the possibility that athletes will be sprinkled with illegal drugs in food and drinks. The ex-captain of the Russian national team also spoke about her work as a commentator at the Pyeongchang Games, called for support for the team of Victoria Moiseeva and shared her plans for the next Olympic cycle.

The last chance of biathletes, the future rival of hockey players and the fight for a medal in figure skating: announcement of the 12th day of the Olympic Games

The competition program of the 12th day of the Olympic Games will be opened by dancing couples. Sochi Olympic champions Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitry Solovyov after short program take sixth place, but having skated perfectly and received high marks, they have every chance to join the fight for medals. Anton Babikov, Matvey Eliseev, Tatyana Akimova and Uliana Kaisheva will take part in the mixed relay and try to live up to the hopes of the fans, and the future rival of the "red car" in the quarterfinals will be determined in the hockey match Slovenia - Norway.

“After the check, I really couldn’t ride”: how doping officers disrupted Zagitova’s training in Pyeongchang

On Monday evening, doping officers disrupted the training of Russian figure skater Alina Zagitova in South Korea. The athlete stayed on the ice for only five minutes, after which she had to spend four hours to take samples. In Zagitova's team, the behavior of the inspectors was called a provocation by WADA. However, the agency said that the responsibility for doping tests at the Olympics lies solely with the IOC. How Russian athletes and coaches reacted to the actions of the officers - in the material RT.

“It was a provocation”: how Russia reacted to reports of the possible use of meldonium by Krushelnitsky

Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky tested positive for meldonium. On February 20, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) must decide whether an athlete has violated anti-doping rules. At the same time, Krushelnitsky himself, his colleagues and Russian officials believe that the banned substance could be deliberately mixed into the athlete's food. About the situation with bronze medalist Games - in the material RT.

“They demanded to pass tests”: WADA doping officer disrupted the training session of the Russian figure skater Zagitova

The 11th competitive day of the Olympic Games ended in Pyeongchang. The Russian women's team lost to the Canadians in the semi-finals of the hockey tournament, and the team of skip Viktoria Moiseeva interrupted a series of unsuccessful curling games by defeating the Danes. In addition, the B-sample of Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky was opened, and a WADA doping officer disrupted the training session of Russian figure skater Zagitova. RT was broadcasting text from South Korea.

“I was touched by the help of a Russian”: an American luger about friendship with Pavlichenko, doping and Olympic silver

The Russian and US luge teams have friendly relations. This was stated in an interview with RT by the silver medalist of the Olympics, American Christopher Mazdzer. The athlete told how Semyon Pavlichenko helped him, commented on the suspension of Albert Demchenko and explained whether representatives of his sport needed doping.

Marathon Despacito, the world record of Canadians and the sixth place of Russians: how did the short dance of the skaters at the Olympics go

At the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, the drawing of medals among dance duets of figure skaters began. After short dance Russian couples failed to get into the top three: Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitry Solovyov are in sixth place, and Tiffany Zagorsky and Jonathan Gurreiro are 13th. Canadians Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir lead the world record.

“Tore the medal out of the hands of rivals”: ​​what was said about the bronze of the freestyler Burov in ski acrobatics at the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang

Ilya Burov dedicated a bronze medal in ski acrobatics at the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, to his children. Minister of Sports Pavel Kolobkov thanked the athlete for the first award of the Games in this discipline since 2006, and the president of the Russian Freestyle Federation Alexei Kurashov noted that biased refereeing prevented the Russians from winning gold. The reaction to Burov's success is in the material RT.

For the first time in 12 years: freestyler Burov became the bronze medalist of the Olympics in ski acrobatics

Russian freestyler Maxim Burov took third place in ski acrobatics at the Pyeongchang Olympics. His compatriot Pavel Krotov was only fourth. This medal was the first for Russians in this type of program since 2006. About the denouement of the tournament, the winner of which was the Ukrainian Alexander Abramenko, who outstripped the Chinese Jia Zongyang by only 0.46 points in the final attempt, in the RT report.

“Victory for the whole country”: how Russia reacted to the silver of skiers in the relay at the Olympics in Pyeongchang

The silver medal of the Russian skiers in the relay at the Pyeongchang Olympics is a great achievement. This is how the performance of the athletes was assessed by Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko. Minister of Sports Pavel Kolobkov called the result of the athletes excellent, and the president of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Alexander Zhukov expressed confidence that in the future these athletes will be able to compete for gold. The reaction to the tenth award of the Russians at the Games is in the material RT.

Magnificent four: Russian skiers won silver in the relay at the Olympics in Pyeongchang

Russian skiers Andrei Larkov, Alexei Chervotkin, Alexander Bolshunov and Denis Spitsov finished second in the 4x10 km relay at the PyeongChang Olympics. These four lost less than 10 seconds to the recognized favorites of the Norwegians and for the second time in the history of the Games finished in the top three. About the race, which kept the fans in suspense until the last meters, in the RT report.

Friendly atmosphere, lack of fights and recognition of strength: what was happening in the stands during the hockey match Russia - USA

The match between the hockey teams of Russia and the USA at the Olympic tournament in Pyeongchang could not leave the fans indifferent, regardless of the outcome. The RT special correspondent abstracted from the spectacle itself and carefully watched how the fans of both teams support their favorites and communicate with each other. About what he saw - in the material RT.

"Politics remained outside the ice palace": what hockey players and coaches said after Russia's victory over the USA

There is no enmity or hatred between the hockey teams of Russia and the USA. About this after the final match group stage The Olympics in Pyeongchang were announced by Pavel Datsyuk and Ilya Kovalchuk. The striker, who scored a double, also admitted that he does not attach much importance to his goalscoring achievements. The head coach of the team, Oleg Znarok, told if his team is waiting for personnel changes before the quarterfinal game, and his colleague from the USA called the Russian team amazing. Comments of players and coaches after the meeting - in the material RT.

In the quarterfinals from the first place: how the Russian national hockey team defeated the US team at the 2018 Olympics dry

The perfect scenario for the final game day group tournament The games in Pyeongchang directly brought the Russian national hockey team to the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament. The national squad inflicted a crushing defeat on the United States, and Slovenia defeated Slovakia, which allowed the Russians to rise to first place in the group. How the team of Oleg Znarka smashed the Americans - in the material RT.

The battle of the superpowers: the Russian national hockey team defeated the US team at the Olympics in Pyeongchang

The Russian men's ice hockey team played its final group stage match at the Pyeongchang Olympics. Wards of Oleg Znarka defeated the US national team with a score of 4:0. RT led a text online broadcast of the meeting.

“This story is unpleasant for everyone”: Kolobkov on suspended Russians and support from foreign athletes

The situation that arose due to the decision of the IOC to prevent justified Russian athletes from participating in the Olympics in Pyeongchang is unpleasant for all athletes, including foreign ones. This was stated in an interview with RT by the Minister of Sports of Russia Pavel Kolobkov. He noted the support that competitors from other countries provide to the Russians, and also appreciated the achievements of the national team at the Games.

“Sister - you are the best”: Shipulin congratulated Kuzmina on the gold medal at the Olympics in Pyeongchang

South Korea is hosting the ninth day of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games. Russian hockey players scored a major victory over Switzerland and reached the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time in history. and skiers won bronze in the ski relay. Figure skaters Mikhail Kolyada and Dmitry Aliev did not make it into the top three due to falls, and freestyle skater Anastasia Tatalina took 12th place in slopestyle. Meanwhile, a Korean journalist is found dead in the Olympic Games media village. RT conducts a text online broadcast of the competition from Pyeongchang.

Pride and beauty: the Russian women's team won bronze medals in the ski relay at the Olympics in Pyeongchang

The Russian women's cross-country skiing team finished third in the 4 x 5 km relay at the Pyeongchang Olympics. For three of the four stages, Natalia Nepryaeva, Yulia Belorukova and Anastasia Sedova kept at the head of the race, but in the last segment Anna Nechaevskaya could not compete with Swede Stina Nilsson and the legendary Norwegian Marit Bjorgen. How the bronze of the national team was forged - in the RT report.

Scandalous refereeing and superiority under Znark: how the hockey teams of Russia and the USA played in big tournaments

The outcome of the match with the US national hockey team, which will take place on February 17, is largely able to influence the path of Oleg Znarka's squad to the playoffs of the Olympic tournament and medal prospects. Before the decisive meeting of the group stage, RT recalls the history of confrontations between the Russian national team and a principal rival in significant international competitions.

Invincible Hanyu: the Japanese figure skater became a two-time Olympic champion, the Russians entered the top eight

Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu celebrates victory at the Olympic Games for the second time. He won gold in a dispute with compatriot Shoma Uno and Spaniard Javier Fernandez. Russian figure skaters Dmitry Aliev and Mikhail Kolyada made mistakes in the free program and took seventh and eighth places. How did the competition in men's single skating at the Olympics in Pyeongchang - in the material RT

Women's ski relay, hockey battle Russia - USA and Yelistratov's new campaign for a medal: announcement of the ninth day of the Olympics

Saturday, February 17 at the Pyeongchang Olympic Games decisive match for the first place in the group will hold the Russian national hockey team. Wards of Oleg Znarka will play with the US team. Domestic skiers will compete for awards in the relay, Tatyana Akimova will take part in the biathlon mass start. Figure skater Dmitry Aliev will try to surprise everyone in the free program, and short track skater Semyon Elistratov will win the second medal in South Korea. About the main sporting events of the ninth day of the Olympics - in the material RT.

Somersault with a fall: Russian freestylers won the qualification at the Olympics, but were left without medals

Russian freestylers performing in acrobatics successfully proved themselves in the qualification at the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, but in the final competition, none of them managed to avoid falls. The best result was the seventh place of Lyubov Nikitina. How the competitions went, and how the leader of the women's team Kristina Spiridonova explained her failure - in the RT material.

The head of the ROC appreciated the inclusion of breakdance in the program of the Olympic Games-2024

President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Stanislav Pozdnyakov commented on the decision of the session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to include breakdance in the program of the 2024 Games in Paris.

Breakdancing is officially included in the program of the Olympic Games-2024

Breakdancing has officially entered the competitive program of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Winter Olympics 2026 will be held in Italy

The Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have received the right to host the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The IOC signed sponsorship agreements for $3 billion

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has entered into sponsorship agreements until 2032 for a total of $3 billion.

Curry may play for the US national basketball team at the 2020 Olympics

National Basketball Association (NBA) Golden State Warriors defender Stephen Curry spoke about his possible participation in the 2020 Summer Olympics as part of the US team.

Russian rugby players guaranteed themselves participation in the selection for the Olympics-2020

The Russian national rugby team has guaranteed itself participation in the qualification for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

The IOC spoke about the readiness of Tokyo to host the Summer Olympics - 2020

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach answered a question about the readiness of the Japanese capital Tokyo to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2020.

Figure skater Trusova admitted that she dreams of becoming an Olympic champion

Two-time world champion in figure skating among juniors Alexandra Trusova said she wants to compete at two Olympics and win gold.

Volleyball player Musersky may have time to recover for the qualifying tournament for the Olympics-2020

Volleyball player of the Russian national team Dmitry Musersky should have time to recover for the qualifying tournament for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Avdeeva won the World Championship in compound archery

Russian Natalya Avdeeva won the world championship in shooting from compound bow in Dutch Hertogenbosch.

Pozdnyakov: everyone is interested in Russian athletes performing at the 2020 Olympics

The President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Stanislav Pozdnyakov, said that he had discussed with the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach the issue of the performance of Russian athletes at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Canoeist Shtyl will receive silver medal at OI-2012 after the disqualification of Lithuanian Shuklin

Russian canoeist Ivan Shtyl will receive a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games after Lithuanian Yevgeny Shuklin was disqualified for an anti-doping rule violation.

IAAF says Lysenko case will not affect admission of Russian athletes to Olympics 2020

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) spokesperson Jackie Brock-Doyle said the investigation into Russian high jumper Danil Lysenko will not negatively impact the participation of the Russian athletics team in the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Pozdnyakov spoke about the sports in which the Russians show the greatest progress

The head of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Stanislav Pozdnyakov, said that domestic swimmers began to win more awards at international competitions.

Pozdnyakov: about 100 Russian athletes have a chance to compete for Olympic 2020 medals

President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Stanislav Pozdnyakov spoke about the chances of the national team to get into the top three teams in the medal standings of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Kolobkov compared the path to gold at the Olympics with the work of the Minister of Sports

The Minister of Sports of Russia Pavel Kolobkov said that it is more difficult for him - winning the gold of the Olympic Games or working in his current position.

In Germany, they abandoned the idea of ​​holding the Olympic Games-2036 in honor of the centenary of the 1936 Olympics

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has rejected Berlin's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games to mark the centenary of the 1936 Olympic Games.

Tarpishchev said that he was pleased with the progress of the tennis player Khachanov before the Olympics 2020

President of the Russian Tennis Federation Shamil Tarpischev noted the progress of Karen Khachanov after his victory over the Argentinean Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth round of the Roland Garros Grand Slam tournament.

The Kremlin commented on media reports about the possible removal of Russia from the Olympic Games 2020

Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov commented on media reports that the participation of the Russian team in the 2020 Olympics is under threat.

German journalist Hajo Seppelt expressed his opinion about the situation around the doping scandal involving high jumper Danil Lysenko, because of which, according to media reports, Russia could be removed from the 2020 Olympics.

Zeppelt reacted to the information about the possible removal of Russia from the Olympic Games 2020

German journalist Hajo Seppelt commented on media reports that the participation of the Russian team in the 2020 Olympics is under threat.

Zhurova explained why the Western media are actively inflating the story of the Lysenko case

Olympic speed skating champion and Russian State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova commented on media reports that the participation of the Russian team in the 2020 Olympics is under threat.

The Federation Council commented on media reports about the possible removal of Russia from the Olympic Games 2020

Member of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Oleg Morozov commented on media reports that the participation of the Russian team in the 2020 Olympics is under threat.

The head of the ARAF spoke about media information about the possible removal of Russia from the Olympics 2020

President of the All-Russian Federation of Athletics (VFLA) Dmitry Shlyakhtin commented on media reports that the participation of the Russian team in the 2020 Olympics is under threat.

The MP considers the information about the possible removal of Russia from the Olympic Games-2020 "a new round of hysteria"

Member of the State Duma Committee on physical culture, sports, tourism and youth affairs Dmitry Svishchev commented on media reports that the participation of the Russian team in the 2020 Olympics is under threat.

The ROC commented on the data on the threat of suspension from the 2020 Olympics

The head of the Russian Olympic Committee, Stanislav Pozdnyakov, commented on media reports that the participation of the Russian team in the 2020 Olympics is under threat.

The Times reported the threat of Russia's removal from the 2020 Olympics

Russia could be banned from the 2020 Olympics over a doping scandal involving high jumper Danil Lysenko. It is reported by The Sunday Times, citing sources.

North Korea confirms intention to send joint team with South Korea to Olympic Games 2020

The First Deputy Minister of Physical Culture and Sports of the DPRK, Won Gil Woo, confirmed the desire of the North Korean side to send a joint team with South Korea to the 2020 Summer Olympics.

The ROC commented on the recommendation of the IOC Executive Board to keep boxing in the Olympics 2020 program

The head of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Stanislav Pozdnyakov commented on the decision of the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to recommend that the upcoming session of the organization keep boxing in the program Summer Games- 2020 in Tokyo.

Kremlev had no doubt that boxing would remain in the Olympics 2020 program

Secretary General of the Russian Boxing Federation Umar Kremlev commented on the decision of the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to recommend that the upcoming session of the organization keep boxing in the program of the Summer Games - 2020 in Tokyo.

Bach commented on the recommendation of the IOC Executive Committee to keep boxing in the Olympics 2020 program

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach commented on the decision of the Executive Committee to recommend to the upcoming session of the organization to keep boxing in the program of the Summer Games - 2020 in Tokyo.

The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that the upcoming session of the organization keep boxing in the program of the Summer Games - 2020 in Tokyo.

American basketball player told how he cheated a doping test before the 2004 Olympics

Double Champion National Basketball Association (NBA) American Lamar Odom admitted that he cheated a doping test before the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

Pozdnyakov announced his desire to promote sambo to the number of Olympic sports

President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Stanislav Pozdnyakov announced his desire to promote SAMBO among Olympic sports sports.

ROC President Pozdnyakov included in the IOC Olympic Program Commission

The head of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Stanislav Pozdnyakov, became a member of the Commission on the Olympic Program of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Russian national team synchronized swimming won a license to participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo in the group exercises.

Bach did not rule out that the boxing tournament at the Olympics could be hosted by an alternative organization AIBA

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach expressed his opinion on the situation with the boxing tournament at the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Putin instructed to take measures to restore the Russian Air Force until December 2

Russian leader Vladimir Putin instructed the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) to take steps to restore the All-Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) to the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) by December 2, 2019.

Olympic champion Shishkina sold a car donated by the state

Double Olympic champion in synchronized swimming, Russian Alla Shishkina announced that she had sold the car that the state gave her for her success at the Olympic Games.

HC Spartak announced the appointment of Znark as head coach

Former head coach of the Russian national hockey team Oleg Znarok headed the Moscow "Spartak".

Olympic figure skating champion Duhamel announces she's pregnant

Canadian figure skater Megan Duhamel, paired with Eric Radford, has announced that she will soon become a mother.

Georgian athlete qualified for the ninth consecutive Olympics, setting a record

Multiple world champion in bullet shooting, 50-year-old Nino Salukvadze has qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, which will be her ninth in a row.

Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov expressed confidence that at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Russian athletes will have the opportunity to compete under their national flag.

The expert believes that Zagitova should not fight the new generation of Russian figure skaters

Olympic champion in ice dancing Roman Kostomarov expressed the opinion that it would be difficult for the reigning world champion and Olympic champion in figure skating Alina Zagitova to oppose anything to the new generation of Russian athletes.

Legkov about the end of his career as a skier Kryukov: it was a glorious hunt

The 2014 Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Alexander Legkov spoke about the end of his career Nikita Kryukov.

Kryukov intends to hold a farewell race

Announced completion sports career skier Nikita Kryukov, who is Olympic champion 2010, said that he plans to hold a farewell race.

The retired skier Kryukov spoke about his future plans

Skier Nikita Kryukov, who is the 2010 Olympic champion and announced his retirement from sports, said he intends to open a ski academy.

Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Kryukov retired

Russian skier Nikita Kryukov, who is the 2010 Olympic champion in the personal sprint, announced his retirement from sports.

Efimova does not know if the Tokyo Olympics will be her last

Five-time champion world swimmer Russian Yulia Efimova admitted that it is difficult to answer the question of whether the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo will be the last in her career.

Azerbaijani weightlifter Valentin Hristov was stripped of his bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics due to an anti-doping rule violation.

The expert spoke about the prospects of breakdance at the 2024 Olympics

The first breakdance champion Sergey Chernyshev, in an interview with the 360 ​​TV channel, spoke about the prospects of this dance at the 2024 Olympics.

The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recommended that breakdancing be included in the program of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Putin: there should be no doping suspicions against Russians at the Olympics 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed the opinion that everything must be done so that Russian athletes do not have problems with doping at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Three-time Olympic champion swimmer Pollack dies at 57

Three-time Olympic swimming champion German Andrea Pollak has died at the age of 58.

Khovantsev will remain the head coach of the Russian biathlon team at least until the 2022 Olympics

President of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU) Vladimir Drachev said he intends to leave Anatoly Khovantsev as head coach of the national team.

The head of the ROC said that Russian athletes will perform at the Olympic Games 2020 as part of the national team, regardless of the status of the VFLA

The head of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Stanislav Pozdnyakov, said that Russian athletes will compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo as part of the national team, regardless of the status of the All-Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF).

Anyone can run a marathon at the Paris Olympics

At the 2024 Olympics in Paris, spectators and fans will have the opportunity to run segments of the marathon distance.

Breakdancing, surfing, rock climbing and skateboarding may be included in the Olympics 2024 program

The Organizing Committee of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has announced the sports that will be proposed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for inclusion in the competition program.

Kovalchuk expects to play at the 2022 Olympics

Russian hockey player « Los Angeles Kings Ilya Kovalchuk has no plans to complete playing career and wants to compete at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Vyalbe commented on questions about doping from the Western press to Ustyugov

President of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Elena Vyalbe expressed her opinion on the questions of the Western press to Sergey Ustyugov about doping and skipping the 2018 Olympic Games.

Ovechkin spoke about the chances of NHL players to play at the 2022 Olympics

Russian striker and captain of the National Hockey League (NHL) Washington Capitals club Alexander Ovechkin spoke about the possible participation of league players in the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Bach said that the DPRK and South Korea are interested in joint participation in the opening parade of the Olympic Games-2020

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23rd Winter Olympics. The largest of all sporting events in 2018, the venue for which was the South Korean Pyeongchang.

The news that the mountainous South Korean Pyeongchang (Pyeongchang), located almost 180 kilometers east of Seoul and located at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level, won the right to host the 2018 Winter Olympics on its territory came on July 6, 2011 th within the framework of the 123rd session of the International Olympic Committee, which met in Durban, South Africa. The Pyeongchang bid in the first round of elections was supported by 63 out of 95 IOC representatives. Thus, this city, having won an early victory, bypassed two competitors - the German Munich, which received 25 votes in its favor, and the French resort of Annecy, for which 7 members of the IOC voted.

Prior to this, Pyeongchang nominated his candidacy twice more, but to no avail, although his application both times reached the final stage. First, he lost three votes (53 to 56) to Canadian Vancouver (2010 Games), and then four votes (47 to 51) to Russia's Sochi (2014 Olympics).

The timing of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games 2018 in the city of Pyeongchang (Republic of Korea): from February 9 to 25, 2018. Opening ceremony - 9 February. Closing ceremony - 25 February.

On February 9, 2017, as the host country of the Games, the Republic of Korea held a solemn ceremony in Pyeongchang dedicated to the start of the countdown to the 2018 Olympics. Festive events for the occasion, including an ice show and a concert, were held at the Gangneung Ice Hockey Center. At the same time, the design of the Olympic torch, the form of the participants in the "fiery" relay race, was also presented.

Sports facilities of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang 2018

The Olympic facilities in the capital of the 2018 Games are located very compactly - the time of access to them from the places of residence of the participants does not exceed 30 minutes. Hotels are reserved for the settlement of the Olympians ski resorts Alpensia, Yongpyeong, Phoenix Park, hotels in Gangneung. The Olympic venues are Alpensia (mountain cluster) and Gangneung (coastal cluster).

The first is intended for competitions in ski disciplines, biathlon, bobsleigh, skeleton and luge. There is also central Stadium- for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. Coastal cluster facilities include hockey, speed skating, short track, figure skating, and curling venues.

The main sports facilities of the 2018 Winter Olympics:

• *Alpensia Biathlon Centre. It was erected in 1998, renovated in 2007 and 2015. In the 2016–2017 season Biathlon World Cups were held there.
• *Gangneung Oval indoor skating stadium. Construction began in the fall of 2014, completed in January 2017, and a month later the arena hosted the World Speed ​​Skating Championships at separate distances.
• *Alpensia Cross-Country Center for racing and biathlon. Appeared in 1998, and in 2009 it was modernized. In 2017, the site was “run in” by holding a stage of the World Cup in cross-country skiing there.
• *Gangneung Ice Arena for figure skating and short track (Gangneung Ice Arena). Officially opened at the end of 2016. Pre-Olympic test competitions were held on it in 2017.
• *Alpensia Sliding Centre. It began to be erected in December 2013, and put into operation at the end of 2017.
• * Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre, also designed for big air snowboarding and the jump part of Nordic Combined. Opened in 2008. In the spring of 2015, the Koreans began the reconstruction of the facility.
• *Gangneung Hockey Centre. Construction began in 2014, and the arena was officially opened three years later. In 2017, the center hosted "test" world championships.
• * Sports arena of Kwandong University for hockey competitions (Kwandong University Gymnasium). In the summer of 2014, the construction of the facility started, in February 2017 it was commissioned. In 2017, this venue hosted World Cup matches in the second division of Group A.
• * Gangneung Curling Center. Was built in 1998.
• * Extreme Park "Bokwang" for snowboarding and freestyle (Bokwang Phoenix Park).
• *Yongpyong Alpine Centre.
• *Jeongseon Alpine Center.

In October 2016, the IOC reported that the venues for the 2018 Olympics were, on average, 90% ready. In the spring of 2017, the organizers of the competitions assured that the readiness of the sports grounds was 100%, it remains to bring to mind some auxiliary facilities: the main stadium for the closing and opening ceremonies of the Games, the media center, Olympic village and high-speed rail line.

Mascots and medals of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang 2018

At the end of June 2014, the organizing committee of the South Korean Pyeongchang launched a competition for the best mascot for the 2018 Winter Olympics. As you know, the mission of such symbols lies in reflecting the spirit of the host country of the competition, attracting good luck in sports and creating a festive atmosphere. The selection took place during the second half of September 2014.

Almost two years later, in June 2016, it was announced that the International Olympic Committee approved the selected symbols for the upcoming Games. As a result, the “mascot” for the 2018 Olympics was tiger cub Sukhoran- the protector of all athletes and fans, and for the Paralympics-2018 - teddy bear Bandabi symbolizing will.

The medals of the 2018 Olympics were presented in September 2017. On the front side of the award badges there are diagonal lines symbolizing the history of the Games and the determination of their participants, on the back - images of sports disciplines. Ribbons for medals were made from traditional Korean fabrics.

The program of competitions and disciplines of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang 2018

At a meeting in Lausanne in July 2015, the International Olympic Committee decided to add six new disciplines to the program of the 2018 Games: mass start in speed skating (men and women), team events in alpine skiing, women's and men's big air in snowboarding, double - mixed curling, and two sports, on the contrary, are excluded - men's and women's parallel slalom in snowboarding. As a result p Compared to the Sochi Games in 2014, the number of competitions in various disciplines this time was increased by 4 and amounted to 102.

The competition program of the 2018 Olympics included competitions in seven winter sports, which were divided into 15 disciplines. In total, the organizers of the Pyeongchang Games planned to give away 102 sets of awards.

• Skating sports- 27 sets of awards: 5 - figure skating, 14 in speed skating and 8 in short track.
• Ski disciplines- 50 sets of medals: 11 - skiing, 12 - ski race, 10 - freestyle, 3 - Nordic combined, 4 - ski jumping and 10 - snowboarding.
• Bobsleigh sports- 5 sets of awards: 3 - bobsleigh and 2 - skeleton.

Other sports disciplines - 20 sets of medals: 11 - biathlon, 3 - curling, 2 - hockey and 4 - luge.

The number of countries participating in the Olympic Games in South Korean Pyeongchang is 88. For the first time, two new states expressed their desire to participate in competitions of this level: Kosovo and Eritrea. But the DPRK team refused to come to the Games, as it became known December 2, 2017.

On the first day of the Olympics, February 9, the organizers have planned, in addition to the opening ceremony of the Games, qualifying competitions in curling, figure skating and freestyle. On the final day, February 25, there will be a show to mark the closing of the Games, which will be preceded by the final competitions in bobsleigh, ice hockey and cross-country skiing.

On October 24, 2017, the Olympic torch relay started in Greece, which continued throughout the country for eight days. On October 31, the fire was solemnly handed over to the representatives of the organizing committee of the Games in Pyeongchang, and on November 1, it was delivered to South Korea, where 100 days before the opening ceremony of the Olympics - on February 9, 2018 - a "fire" relay race was launched, the route of which is equal to 2018 kilometers and runs along 17 cities and provinces of the country.

The situation with the admission of Russian athletes to the XXIII Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang 2018

On September 13, 2017, the leadership of 17 agencies that are part of the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADO) called on the International Olympic Committee, referring to doping violations by Russia, to remove the Russian Federation from participation in the 2018 Winter Games. Five days later, the number of such agencies increased to 28. In the meantime, Russia was offered to confirm or conclusively refute the report of the head of the WADA special commission, Richard McLaren.

The latter, in his report on the investigation into the testimony of the ex-head of the Moscow anti-doping laboratory, Grigory Rodchenkov, described the process of replacing the “dirty” analyzes of athletes with “clean” ones in more than 30 sports in winter and Summer Olympics between 2012 and 2014. Moreover, the report said that the forgery took place under the control of certain structures of the Russian Federation - the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation and the FSB.

As a result, dozens domestic athletes were banned for life from participation in the Olympics, including the 2018 Games.

On December 5, 2017, the IOC suspended the Russian Olympic Committee, which is tantamount to “exempting” the Russian team from participating in the Pyeongchang Games. Russian athletes were allowed to compete on an individual basis under neutral, Olympic flag. The decision of the IOC meant that invited "clean" athletes would participate in sports competitions highest achievements only under the title Olympic athlete from Russia”, and the awards ceremony in case of victory of an athlete from the Russian Federation will be accompanied by the anthem of the Olympics, and not of his country. In addition, officials from the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation were deprived of the right to accreditation at the Games in Korea, and doctors and coaches, whose wards have ever been convicted of doping, were forbidden to come to these competitions.

Such a suspension due to doping has never been seen before in the history of the Olympic Games.

On December 17, 2017, the IOC sent out Russian federations winter sports letter with a list of new requirements regarding the form of athletes from the Russian Federation admitted to the South Korean Games. So, any symbols of the Russian Federation, the coat of arms of Russia and the emblem of the ROC were banned in the outfit. The IOC recommended replacing all this with the Olympic rings, and the word Russia - with Olympic Athlete from Russia. Abbreviation RUS on sportswear they demanded to change it to OAR, and to remove the Team Russia trademark both from equipment and from equipment and accessories. In addition, uniforms and tracksuits Russian athletes allowed to use one or two colors of the national flag, having previously coordinated this with the IOC. The International Olympic Committee established such rules not only for athletes, but also for coaches and officials.

The IOC Commission has announced that it will publish the full list of Russian athletes admitted to the 2018 Olympics no later than January 28, 2018.

The 2018 Olympics will be held in the South Korean city of Pyeongchang from February 9 to 25. Traditionally, this event is one of the most anticipated, because millions of fans around the world will have a wonderful opportunity to see the spectacular competition of the best athletes of our time. There will be about 2,500 of them at the Olympics from more than 90 countries, while 102 sets of awards are planned to be played in various winter disciplines.

It should be noted that not many countries wanted to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. The following have submitted applications to the IOC:

• Annecy (a city in the southeast of France);
• Munich (a city in southern Germany);
• Pyeongchang (South Korea).

The main reason for the rejection of the French application was the too frequent OI. The last such event took place in this country in 1992, and in its sovereign history, France has hosted the Olympics 5 times (only the United States has more). In addition, senior officials from this country ignored the final part of the selection of the venue for the Olympics, as a result of which the chances of the French bid to win became completely illusory. Munich (Germany) could be an excellent venue for the Winter Olympics 2018, but the IOC members considered that not so long ago, Germany hosted the main sporting event of the four years (in 1972). As a result, the first games after the fall of the Berlin Wall in the united territory of Germany did not take place.

Choosing Pyeongchang, the IOC functionaries pursued two goals, the main of which was the popularization of winter sports in Asia. In addition, this South Korean city has already applied for the Olympic Games for the third time, and the last time it was insultingly lost to Sochi with a difference of only 4 votes. Pyeongchang won the right to host the Olympics already in the first round, overtaking its competitors by a huge margin (63 votes against 25 for Munich and 7 for Annecy). The judges were bribed by the determination with which the city was moving towards its goal, because over the past few years, the construction of sports facilities and related infrastructure has not stopped in South Korea. After the official announcement of the winner, the joy of the South Korean delegation knew no bounds.

In what sports will medals be played?

On this moment only 15 types of winter sports are recognized as Olympic sports. This list includes:

• skating;
• skiing;
• ski jumping;
• ski biathlon;
• figure skating;
• skiing;
• luge;
• short track;
• freestyle;
• snowboard;
• skeleton;
• biathlon;
• bobsled;
• curling;
• hockey.

At the 2018 Olympics in South Korea, medals will be awarded for the first time in 6 new disciplines, including mass start in speed skating (for men and women), big air in snowboarding (for men and women), team competitions in skiing, double-mix in curling. Two disciplines were deleted from the list of sporting events - parallel slalom for men and women. The number of disciplines is final and not subject to change, as stated in the resolution adopted at the IOC meeting on June 8, 2015.

Sports objects

Almost every fan knows where the Winter Olympics 2018 will take place, but at which venues the main sporting events of the four years will take place remains a mystery to many. The main venue for the upcoming event, where the opening and closing ceremonies of the games are planned, will be Hwenge Park, which has a capacity of 75,000 people. Among other objects it should be noted:

• ski center "Alpensia" (at the same time 15,500 spectators can be accommodated);
• ski jumping center "Alpensia" (capacity - over 60,000 spectators);
• center of biathlon competitions "Alpensia" (capacity - 26,500 spectators);
• ski base "Yonpyeong" (capacity - 18,000 spectators), etc.

Also worth mentioning are several indoor sports venues, including the Gyongpo Ice Hall, which will host figure skating and short track competitions, and the Gwangdong University Sports Arena, which will host most of the hockey matches of the Olympics, including the final match.

Now 7 out of 13 objects are completely ready and put into operation. This summer, an IOC commission visited Pyeongchang to assess the pace of construction of the necessary infrastructure. According to officials, the schedule for the construction of stadiums, training bases, tracks, sports complexes in the country is not only in accordance with the established deadlines, but also significantly ahead of them. Considering how much South Korea wanted to host the 2018 Winter Olympics, these claims should be credible.

How much will tickets cost?

The organizers of the event tried to make ticket prices affordable, thanks to which even the most wealthy fan will have the opportunity to see one of the sporting events with their own eyes. The only exception will be the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics. The cost of the cheapest admission ticket will be at least 168 euros, while many are ready to purchase tickets at this price. The most expensive tickets in the central sectors can be redeemed for 1147 euros apiece.

The minimum ticket price for less attended sporting events (traditionally short track, skeleton and bobsleigh) is estimated at 15 euros. Maximum ticket price for the final part popular species sports (hockey, biathlon, figure skating, skiing) will be 689 euros. More than half of the tickets for all 15 disciplines of the Olympiad are sold in the price range of 60-70 euros. In October of this year, fans will be able to redeem the coveted tickets on the Internet on the official website of the games.

Ticket prices are comparable to those for the 2008 Olympics in Vancouver and slightly lower than for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. You should take care of purchasing tickets in advance, because the price list will definitely not fall cheaper than the indicated amounts. In addition, as the competition in South Korea approaches, the cost will only increase, and on the day of the competition it will be possible to buy tickets only from resellers. They most often set a price that is 2-3 times the face value of the purchase, so going to Pyeongchang in the midst of the Olympics and hoping to get a cheap ticket there is at least stupid.

Symbols of the 2018 Olympics

The official emblem of the event is uncomplicated, expressive and quickly stored in the memory of the fans. It consists of four straight lines connected in the form of an unfinished square. Each of these lines symbolizes three harmonious elements:

1. sky,
2. earth;
3. person.

The second symbol is made in the form of a five-pointed star, symbolizing two winter elements - snow and ice. It is noteworthy that the logo of the Olympiad 2018 uses traditional colors for South Korea, such as yellow, black, blue, red and green. According to IOC President Jacques Rogge, he has not seen a more successful combination of elements of national culture for a long time, because the created emblem helps to understand the worldview of the Korean people and discover something new.

When choosing a mascot for the event, the organizers sought to associate it with folk mythology. As a result, the white tiger was ideally suited for this role, symbolizing strength, trust and protection from evil in South Korean fairy tales. The color of the mascot is also associated with winter sports, and the name has a deep meaning. The name of the tiger Soohorang can be divided into two parts, the first of which Sooho literally translates as "protection". The second part of rang means "tiger" and closely echoes the folk music of the same name in the province where Pyeongchang is located. Mascots have been an official attribute of the Winter Olympics since the 1972 Munich Olympics, when a dachshund was chosen for this role.

Thus, the next 2018 Olympics promises to be one of the largest, well-prepared and exciting events. Eminent athletes will gather here and try to prove to fans, judges, and the world community that they deserve the title of the best in their discipline. Spectators have to wait for this unique event, which can impress even the hardened skeptic with its entertainment, uncompromising struggle and sensational results.

The composition of the Russian team

After the whole sports world I shuddered at another doping scandal, in which the names of the country's best athletes appeared, the trip of our team to South Korea remained in doubt. Fall 2017 WADA leadership even stated that it would refuse to restore the rights of RUSADA, which would automatically mean a complete disqualification of all athletes of the Russian Federation.

And now, when only a few weeks are left before the start of the first competitions, the decision has been made - Russia will be represented at the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, but only those athletes who will fully comply with the strict requirements of the World Anti-Doping Agency will be able to represent the country. moreover, they will have to act under a neutral flag.

By decision of WADA V South Korea definitely won't go.

Kind of sport	Athletes
Ski race	Alexander Legkov, Anastasia Dotsenko, Evgeny Belov, Evgenia Shapovalova Maxim Vylegzhanin, Yulia Ivanova, Nikita Kryukov, Alexey Petukhov, Yulia Chekaleva,
	Alexander Kasyanov, Ilvir Khuzin, Alexey Pushkarev, Maxim Belugin
Skeleton	Alexander Tretyakov, Maria Orlova, Elena Nikitina, Olga Potylitsyna
Skating	Artyom Kuznetsov, Alexander Rumyantsev, Olga Fatkulina
	Anna Schukina, Anna Shibanova, Inna Dubanok, Ekaterina Lebedeva, Galina Skiba,
luge	Tatyana Ivanova

Also on the list of those who lost the chance for a long-awaited medal were athletes who did not appear directly in the scandal, but who had various violations in their history, mentioned in the WADA requirements, namely:

Did not receive an invitation and previously justified Denis Yusakov and generally far from doping scandals six time champion Victor An, which could not but cause a storm of indignation among the fans of these young and talented athletes.

When the lists of those who were denied participation became known, they caused a real shock, because it became even more difficult to understand the principle of selection. Thus, in addition to those already suspended from participation in the 2018 Olympics, the following were added:

Kind of sport	Athletes
	Anton Shipulin, Alexey Volkov, Evgeny Garanichev, Matvey Eliseev, Maxim Tsvetkov, Yuri Shopin, Daria Virolainen, Svetlana Mironova, Victoria Slivko, Irina Uslugina, Ekaterina Yurlova-Perkht
Short track	Viktor An, Vladimir Grigoriev, Denis Hayrapetyan, Artyom Kozlov, Evgenia Zakharova
Ski race	Sergei Ustyugov, Gleb Zealous, Tatyana Aleshina
Skating	Olga Fatkulina, Ekaterina Shikhova, Yulia Skokova, Anna Yurakova, Elizaveta Kazelina, Victoria Filyushkina, Daria Kachanova
	Roman Koshelev, Yulia Shokshueva
	Anton Belov, Alexey Bereglazov, Mikhail Naumenkov, Valery Nichushkin, Sergey Plotnikov
Figure skating	Ksenia Stolbova (partner Fyodor Klimov), Ivan Bukin (partner Alexander Stepanov)

Of course, such a decision immediately before the start of the competition seriously undermined the quality of the team. But, among those who got the opportunity to compete for medals in Pyeongchang, there are many young and very talented athletes who have a chance to get a long-awaited medal and defend the honor of the country.

The official website of the Russian Olympic Committee already has the official list of the national team, which includes 169 people:

Kind of sport	Athletes
Skiing	Alexander Andrienko, Anastasia Silantieva, Pavel Trikhichev, Alexander Khoroshilov, Ekaterina Tkachenko
Skating	Angelina Golikova, Sergey Trofimov, Olga Graf, Natalya Voronina,
Bobsleigh and Skeleton	Alexey Stulnev, Alexandra Rodionova, Maxim Andrianov, Vladislav Marchenkov, Alexei Zaitsev, Vasily Kondratenko, Nikita Tregubov, Ruslan Samitov, Yuri Selikhov, Yulia Belomestnykh, Anastasia Kocherzhova, Nadezhda Sergeeva
luge	Andrey Medvedev, Vladislav Antonov, Andrey Bogdanov, Alexander Denisiev, Roman Repilov, Semyon Pavlichenko, Stepan Fedorov, Ekaterina Baturina
	Anton Babikov, Tatyana Akimova, Matvey Eliseev, Uliana Kaisheva
Ski jumping	Evgeny Klimov, Denis Kornilov, Irina Avvakumova, Mikhail Nazarov, Alexandra Kustova, Alexei Romashov, Anastasia Barannikova, Sofia Tikhonova
	Anastasia Bryzgalova, Galina Arsenkina, Alexander Krushelnitsky, Victoria Moiseeva, Ulyana Vasilyeva, Yulia Guzieva, Yulia Portunova
Nordic combined	Ernest Yachin
Ski race	Alexander Bolshunov, Andrey Melnichenko, Alexey Vitsenko, Andrey Larkov, Alexey Chervotkin, Denis Spitsov, Alexander Panzhinsky, Yulia Belorukova, Alisa Zhambalova, Natalya Nepryaeva, Anna Nechaevskaya, Anastasia Sedova
Freestyle	Ilya Burov, Maxim Burov, Semyon Denshchikov, Egor Korotkov, Pavel Krotov, Stanislav Nikitin, Igor Omelin, Sergei Ridzik, Alexander Smyshlyaev, Pavel Chupa, Alina Gridneva, Valeria Demidova, Victoria Zavadovskaya, Lyubov Nikitina, Alexandra Orlova, Marika Pertakhia, Lana Prusakova , Regina Rakhimova, Kristina Spiridonova, Ekaterina Stolyarova, Anastasia Tatalina, Anastasia Chirtsova
Snowboard	Nikita Avtaneev, Victor Wild, Daniil Dilman, Dmitry Loginov, Anton Mamaev, Nikolai Olyunin, Dmitry Sarsembaev, Andrey Sobolev, Vladislav Khadarin, Milena Bykova, Maria Vasiltsova, Alena Zavarzina, Kristina Paul, Natalya Soboleva, Ekaterina Tudegesheva, Sofia Fedorova
Short track	Semyon Elistratov, Pavel Sitnikov, Alexander Shulginov, Ekaterina Efremenkova, Ekaterina Konstantinova, Emina Malagich, Sofia Prosvirnova
Figure skating	Dmitry Aliev, Jonathan Gureiro, Mikhail Kolyada, Vladimir Morozov, Alexei Rogonov, Dmitry Solovyov, Alexander Enbert, Kristina Astakhova, Ekaterina Bobrova, Natalia Zabiyako, Alina Zagitova, Tiffany Zagorski, Evgenia Medvedeva, Maria Sotskova, Evgenia Tarasova
	Men's team: Sergei Andronov, Alexander Barabanov, Vyacheslav Voinov, Vladislav Gavrikov, Mikhail Grigorenko, Nikita Gusev, Pavel Datsyuk, Artyom Zub, Sergei Kalinin, Andrey Zubarev, Ilya Kablukov, Kirill Kaprizov, Bogdan Kiselevich, Nikita Nesterov, Ilya Kovalchuk, Vasily Koshechkin, Alexei Marchenko , Sergey Mozyakin, Nikolai Prokhorkin, Ilya Sorokin, Dinar Khafizullin, Igor Shesterkin, Ivan Telegin, Vadim Shipachev, Sergey Shirokov Women's team: Nadezhda Alexandrova, Maria Batalova, Liana Ganeeva, Lyudmila Belyakova, Angelina Goncharenko, Elena Dergacheva, Diana Kanaeva, Evgenia Dyupina, Fanuza Kadirova, Victoria Kulishova, Ekaterina Lobova, Nadezhda Morozova, Ekaterina Nikolaeva, Anastasia Chistyakova, Ekaterina Smolina, Valeria Pavlova, Nina Pirogova , Olga Sosina, Alena Starovoitova, Valeria Tarakanova, Svetlana Tkacheva, Anna Shokhina, Alevtina Shtareva

Form of the Russian Olympic team

In 2018, our Olympians will come to the opening Winter Olympics V new form. The Zasport sports collection includes 72 pieces of clothing for various kinds sports, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies of the Winter Games.

Traditionally, the basic colors are white, blue and red, but at the same time it fully complies with the strict rules of the IOC. In particular:

• colors, even in individual elements, do not add up to a tricolor;
• there is no coat of arms of the Russian Federation on the clothes of athletes;
• the uniform is decorated with a special Olympic emblem with the inscription Olympic Athlete From Russia.