Russia use delaying tactics in a bid to compete at 2020 Olympics despite four-year ban for running state-sponsored doping programmes The World Anti-Doping Agency last year imposed a four-year ban on the country The Russian Anti-Doping Agency want more time to build a case for an appeal A delay could mean they would be able … Read more
Swimmers preparing to compete in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics have spoken of their fears that the games could be cancelled amid coronavirus fears. Hungarian Katinka Hosszu, 30, who has previously won three medals, said the event not going ahead ‘is a nightmare’ for athletes. However organisers of the games, which are set to start on … Read more
Coronavirus chaos: Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy in doubt with the Tokyo Olympics and Cheltenham Festival at risk too in light of epidemic described as ‘the new war’ Coronavirus outbreak is threatening the postponement of major sport events Ireland are due to play Italy in the Six Nations on March 7 at the Aviva … Read more