Category: Sport

A 26-year-old Russian Nordic combined athlete, **Artyom Galunin**, has been granted neutral status by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), allowing him to compete in international competitions. Today, December 12, FIS updated its list of neutral athletes. Among the Russian representatives included are skiers Saveliy Korostelyov and Daria Nepryayeva, freestyle skier Anastasia Tatalina, and […]

Former Formula 1 driver and 2016 champion, **Nico Rosberg**, shared his thoughts on the future of seven-time titleholder **Lewis Hamilton** with Ferrari. “I believe he should carry on. Leaving now wouldn’t be the right move. He’s just embarked on this project with Ferrari. To give up after just one season? That’s not how it works. […]

Renowned football commentator **Gennady Orlov** shared his thoughts on the French **PSG** goalkeeper **Matvey Safonov**. This season, the goalie has participated in two club matches: in Ligue 1, he played in the 15th round against **Rennes** (5-0), and he also competed against **Athletic Bilbao** (0-0) in the UEFA Champions League. “Safonov is doing great! He […]

Former Manchester United and Russia national team player Andrey Kanchelskis discussed his visit to the club’s training facility in Carrington, as well as his impressions of a trip to Everton’s training ground. “I visited not only Manchester’s base but also Everton’s. Everything has changed, of course! Our old training ground had just one and a […]

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad forward **Karim Benzema** is reportedly considering leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract. This information was shared by journalist Nicolo Schira on social media platform X. “Karim Benzema is prepared to depart from Al-Ittihad at the end of the season as a free agent. His contract will end in June […]

Forward of “Cremonese,” **[Jamie Vardy](#)** has been named the Best Player of November in Serie A. “The story isn’t over; it’s simply begun a new chapter. Jamie Vardy is the Player of the Month for November,” announced Serie A’s official account on the social media platform X. The former “Leicester” striker scored three goals, finding […]

The 33-year-old Russian basketball player, **Dmitry Kulagin**, who plays as a shooting guard for Kazan’s UNICS, has surpassed the milestone of 1,000 assists in the VTB United League. He achieved this significant milestone during a regular-season game of the 2025/2026 season against “Pari Nizhny Novgorod,” where UNICS secured a convincing victory with a score of […]

Two-time world champion and multiple European champion in singles figure skating, Russian skater Irina Slutskaya commented on the politicization of figure skating during her career. “When I was active in the sport, my focus was solely on competition—on victories and executing my programs at the highest level. Back then, one could not afford to make […]

Former coach of Spartak and Orenburg, **[Vladimir Slishkovich](https://www.championat.com/tags/40904-vladimir-slishkovich/)**, shared his thoughts on Lokomotiv midfielder **Alexey Batrakov** and his potential in European football. He believes that the young Russian player may not be well-suited for the English Premier League. According to Slishkovich, Batrakov would likely shine in Spain’s La Liga. “If Batrakov were to receive offers […]

The Minister of Sports of Russia and Chairman of the Olympic Committee of Russia, **Mikhail Degtyaryov**, has announced the introduction of a new mascot for the Russian Olympic team. The mascot is named Misha, inspired by the emblematic figure of the 1980 Olympics. “We have developed a new unified mascot for the Russian Olympic team, […]