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  • Here we quote the official statement by the OAR delegation on of Alexander Krushelnytsky’s decision to abandon the CAS hearings on the doping samples tested positive for the banned substance.

    “Krushelnitsky has been stripped of the bronze medal he won with Bryzgalova. The athletes have already left South Korea. The results of doping tests taken at the Olympic Games are not disputed. As part of the further investigation, a comprehensive work will be carried out in order to establish all the circumstances of the case. The law enforcement agencies, the Curling Federation of Russia and athletes will be involved in it. The Russian Olympic Committee, for its part, will provide the necessary assistance.”

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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.