Congratulations to Sophya Velikaya!

8 June 2018

Today, on June 8, Olympic champion in fencing on sabers, double silver Olympic prize-winner (2012 and 2016), 7-time world champion, 11-time European champion, Chairman of the ROC Athletes’ Commission Sofya Velikaya celebrates her birthday!

The team of the Russian Olympic Committee congratulates its colleague and famous athlete on her birthday and wishes Sophya good health, happiness, family well-being and further success in her wonderful sports career, including the upcoming European Fencing Championship in Serbia!

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ROC President statements 10 December 2025

Michael Degtyarev: “Kirsty Coventry’s speech at the forum of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) delivers an important message for all participants involved”

During the annual Olympic Assembly, the Minister of Sports of Russia, President of the Russian Olympic Committee Michael Degtyarev presented a report detailing the activities of the Russian Olympic Committee for 2025 and the achievements thus far.

News feed 5 November 2025

Michael Degtyarev: «I believe the 2026 Olympic Games should mark the final time where our athletes compete under a neutral status»

Representatives from nearly two dozen countries took part in the session «Sport Without Borders: New Horizons of Cooperation», which was part of the XIII International Forum «Russia: Country of Sports» in Samara.

News feed 21 October 2025

Michael Degtyarev: “The fight against doping is a key priority and a fundamental aspect of government policy in the realm of sports”

Michael Degtyarev, the Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation and President of the Russian Olympic Committee, participated in the Tenth session of the Conference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport.