The New York Times – Sports:
Thomas Bach, the leader of the International Olympic Committee, has said that sport needs to find a means for building peace and communication. His member organizations are saying, “Not yet.”
Category: Ukraine
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For Ukrainian Runners, a Brutal Race Made Sense When Little Else Did
The New York Times – Sports:
Backyard ultramarathons are grueling, hourslong races. The international team competition, held on Oct. 15, included runners from dozens of nations racing on their home turf, including Ukraine.
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5 Russian Bullets Dashed an Opera Singer’s Dreams. Then He Reclaimed His Voice.
The New York Times – Music:
While on a rescue mission in Ukraine, Sergiy Ivanchuk was shot in the lungs, apparently ending his chance at opera stardom. His recovery is a marvel of medicine, chance and his own spirit.
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Soviet Watches Teach a History Lesson on the Wrist
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
An American collector is drawn to watches produced in the Soviet Union because of their technology and aesthetics and, now, a chance to help Ukraine.
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In First Round of the US Open, a Ukrainian Player Upset Simona Halep
The New York Times – Sports:
Daria Snigur, a 20-year-old ranked 124th in the world, burst into tears after beating Halep, a two-time major singles champion.
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In First Round of the US Open, a Ukrainian Player Upset Simona Halep
The New York Times – Sports:
Daria Snigur, a 20-year-old ranked 124th in the world, burst into tears after beating Halep, a two-time major singles champion.
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Soccer’s Return to Ukraine Is Marred by Broken Contracts and Bad Faith
The New York Times – Sports:
European soccer offered support to Ukrainian teams when Russia invaded the country. Now, as rivals bargain shop in wartime, one top club says the sense of solidarity is gone.
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Ukraine Disowns Viktor Petrenko, Who Skated in Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
Viktor Petrenko, who won a gold medal at the 1992 Winter Games, has been shunned by Ukrainian figure skating officials — and by President Volodymyr Zelensky — after performing in Sochi, Russia.