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🇷🇺 RT
Sports

Ukrainian Paralympians barred from wearing ‘political’ uniform

The International Paralympic Committee has prohibited Ukraine’s national team from using a ceremonial uniform that featured a map including territories claimed by Ukraine but incorporated into Russia.

Mar 3 • 15:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

No displaying of maps on uniforms due to political message: Ukrainians prohibited from showing maps on suits

Ukraine is prohibited from using a uniform pattern featuring a map of the country for the Paralympics due to International Paralympic Committee rules against political messages.

Mar 3 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Russians are welcomed with open arms, Ukrainian team banned from Winter Paralympics parade uniform

The Ukrainian Paralympic team is prohibited from wearing parade uniforms featuring the map of Ukraine at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.

Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

IPC bars Ukrainian team from wearing uniform with map of Ukraine at Winter Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee has prohibited Ukraine’s Paralympic team from wearing a uniform that features a map of Ukraine, which they claim is political in nature.

Mar 3 • 04:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Paralympics: Ukraine's uniform featuring map banned as 'political propaganda'

The Ukrainian Paralympic Committee's planned uniform featuring a map of Ukraine was banned by the International Paralympic Committee over accusations of political propaganda.

Mar 2 • 21:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

International Paralympic Committee does not allow Ukrainians to wear their uniforms

The International Paralympic Committee has prohibited the Ukrainian team from wearing a uniform featuring representations of Ukrainian regions at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.

Mar 2 • 19:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

From wool scarves to TTT uniform. The world of costume designer Sandra Sila, nominated for the 'Lielais Kristaps' award

Costume designer Sandra Sila creatively engages with historical themes while adapting her skills to portray women's sports history in her nominated works for the 'Lielais Kristaps' award.

Feb 28 • 08:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Subsidies for School Uniforms? The Cost of Buying Regular and Sports Uniforms Exceeds the Price of the Uniforms

There's growing concern in South Korea over school uniform costs, as parents argue that government subsidies are not sufficient to cover both regular and sports uniforms.

Feb 23 • 20:07 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Who is the mysterious man?

An article discusses the enigmatic figure of a skier training in a Russian uniform in Norway, raising cultural questions.

Feb 17 • 19:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

The IOC Loses Its Head. And Haiti Loses Its Knight

Haitian athletes had to change their uniforms designed by a Roman stylist before the opening ceremony due to political connotations related to their celebration of liberation from slavery.

Feb 17 • 11:44 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Medals in Uniform, a Challenge in the Challenge: For Now, the Carabinieri Are in Charge

The debate over military sports groups in Italy reflects a division between traditionalists and those advocating for reform to align with international standards and successes.

Feb 14 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

How does one design an Olympic uniform?

The article discusses the process involved in designing Olympic uniforms.

Feb 14 • 06:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Aldo Järvsoo criticizes: The outfit of the Estonian Olympic team is very strange: zero design, zero Estonia!

Top Estonian designer Aldo Järvsoo criticizes the simplistic and uninspired uniform designs for the Estonian Olympic team, expressing disappointment over the lack of creativity and national identity.

Feb 13 • 08:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Olympic Committee banned another helmet. This time for the Ukrainian freestyle skier

The Olympic Committee has prohibited a specific helmet for a Ukrainian freestyle skier, attracting attention to uniform regulations in the sport.

Feb 11 • 08:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Uniform, Three Stars, but Sports Shoes on the Feet... Fake Inspector Arrested in Gorakhpur

A fake police inspector was arrested in Gorakhpur, India, impersonating an officer and deceiving people into paying for fake job offers, exposed by his unusual choice of sports shoes with the police uniform.

Feb 11 • 07:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Large-scale fire hits sports uniform factory in Arapiraca

A large fire broke out at a sports uniform factory in Arapiraca, Brazil, with no reported injuries and significant damage to the premises and equipment.

Feb 10 • 11:31 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Americans and Love of Country. Call them if you like, Eruptions

A U.S. athlete expresses discomfort over violence related to Ice events, facing backlash from a Lake Placid hero who suggests removing the uniform.

Feb 8 • 12:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Why did Barcelona's third shirt stir controversy on social media?

Barcelona's third kit, worn during their recent La Liga match against Elche, sparked controversy on social media due to its orange color, despite the team having the option to wear their traditional blue and red uniform.

Feb 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

"We must not try to make everything uniform"

Germany is debating the advantages and risks of hosting the Olympics, exploring the nation's sporting legacy and the pursuit of excellence through an exclusive discussion with four German Olympic champions.

Jan 3 • 10:13 UTC

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