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  • The Russian Olympic Committee and the delegation of the Olympic Athletes from Russia team at the Games in Pyeongchang express their sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who died yesterday in the plane crash near Moscow.

    It is a terrible tragedy. The crash claimed dozens of lives. We mourn and honor the memory of the victims…

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    Congratulations and awards 8 March 2026
    Michael Degtyarev: “Since 1992, 272 Russian female athletes have claimed Olympic medals”

    The Minister of Sports of Russia, the President of the Russian Olympic Committee congratulated the beautiful half of humanity on International Women’s Day.

    ROC President statements 7 February 2026
    Michael Degtyarev: “A special day dedicated to winter sports – Winter Sports Day – is a nationwide holiday”

    The Minister of Sports of Russia, President of the Russian Olympic Committee Michael Degtyarev extended congratulations to all sports fans in our country on Winter Sports Day, which marks the anniversary of the start of Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

    Events with ROC support 4 February 2026
    The Olympic scholarship for students of Russian sports universities has been doubled

    The decision was made by Michael Degtyarev, the Minister of Sports and President of the Russian Olympic Committee.