Pomoshnikov Claims Boys’ 1m Gold at Junior Diving Worlds
Matvei Pomoshnikov capitalized on a mistake by Germany’s Finn Awe to claim gold in the boys’ 1m diving final, while Canadian Arnaud Corbeil secured bronze.
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Russia Earns Four Medals at 2026 Junior World Diving Championships in Rijeka
Russian divers secured four medals at the 2026 Junior World Championships including two golds by 14-year-old Miroslav Kiselev, with intense competition in boys’ synchro platform…
Minisini Showcases Rising Stars and New Acrobatic Format at World Junior Artistic Swimming Championships
Former champion Minisini praised the rising generation of athletes and debuted a new acrobatic showdown format during the Budapest 2026 Junior Championships.
World Athletics Council Maintains Sanctions on Russia and Belarus, Confirms Event Updates
The World Athletics Council reaffirmed the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian participants amidst Ukraine conflict impacts and approved competition updates for upcoming events.
2026 European Throwing Cup Results at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Summary of final results in men's and women's shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin throw events held in June 2026 in Moscow.
Ongoing Eruptions and Snowmelt at Shiveluch Volcano, Kamchatka
Shivelyuch, the northernmost active volcano in Kamchatka, shows ongoing explosive eruptions and dome growth that melt snow and reshape its landscape.
Russia Secures Dramatic Win Over China in Women’s Division II Water Polo
Russia secured first place in the Women's Division II Water Polo Tournament with a last-second goal against China, while Canada took third place against Croatia.
Russia, China, Croatia, and Canada Advance to Women's Division II Water Polo Semifinals
The top four teams advanced to the medal semifinals, with Russia, China, Croatia, and Canada each winning their quarterfinal matches convincingly.
Kazan Hosts 2015 FINA World Masters Championships with 14 Age Groups
The 16th FINA World Masters Championships in Kazan included competitions for athletes aged 25 to 100, attracting over 50,000 spectators.
EU Sanctions Two Entities for Russian Disinformation Campaigns
The European Union has added two entities to its sanctions list for supporting Russian propaganda targeting EU institutions and Ukraine.