(ATR) Around the Rings rounds up Russia's top stories in Olympic sport, courtesy of our exclusive partnership with Sochi 2014 host news agency RIA Novosti.
Russian Wrestler Returns Olympic Gold Medal in Protest
An Olympic wrestling champion told R-Sport on Tuesday he has sent his gold medal back to the International Olympic Committee in protest at the sport being cut from the Games.
Ted Ligety Lauds 'Very, Very Long' Sochi Ski Course
Turin 2006 Olympic champion Ted Ligety told R-Sport on Tuesday that the alpine skiing run that will host next year's Winter Games is remarkably long.
FIFA, UEFA to Reject Russia-Ukraine League – Minister
FIFA and UEFA will block any proposals for a joint Russian-Ukrainian football league, Russia’s Sports Minister said Tuesday.
Ukraine to Bid for Euro 2020
Euro 2012 host Ukraine announced Tuesday it would bid for the right to stage some Euro 2020 games.
Firm of Ex-Olympic Boss Blasted by Putin Faces Probe
Russian prosecutors are investigating the possible misuse of government funds at a firm run by an official criticized by President Vladimir Putin for the mismanagement of Sochi 2014 Olympic facilities.
FIFA’s Valcke Denies World Cup Corruption Claims – Report
FIFA has no evidence that the bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups was rigged, in the wake of a critical report, general secretary Jerome Valcke said Tuesday.
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