Sopki Sport Gyms Free for Northerners to 45Sopki. Sport gyms in Murmansk region are now free for residents up to and including 45, up from the previous limit of 35. The change follows the WHO's redefinition of youth.
World Cup Final Draws Massive Crowd in LeventsovkaResidents of Rostov's Leventsovka district gathered at the New Province space to watch the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, cheering for both teams.
Telegin, Olympic Champion and Pelageya's Ex, Joins LadaIvan Telegin, Olympic champion and former husband of singer Pelageya, has been appointed deputy sports director of Tolyatti hockey club Lada, effective July 20, 2026.
Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in World Cup finalEmotions of fans and players from the 2026 World Cup final were captured by Arkhangelsk television viewers who watched the match live via TV and online streams.
Samara Roosters want a poultry farm sponsorThree friends in Samara, Russia, started an amateur baseball team, the Samara Roosters, aiming to grow the sport locally while joking about needing a poultry farm sponsor.
Yuzhny Ural Wins Sixth; Koudryavtsev Shuts Out SokolYuzhny Ural earned its sixth straight VHL win, shutting out Sokol 1-0 on the road. Goaltender Sergei Koudryavtsev recorded his second consecutive shutout and was named VHL player of the day.
Russian Athletes' Milan Olympics ScheduleThirteen Russian athletes will compete as neutrals without flag or anthem at the Milan Winter Olympics, with their first event on 7 February.
Rostov-Don Beat Kuban in Russian Cup QuarterfinalWomen's handball club Rostov-Don defeated Kuban 36-23 in the first leg of the Russian Cup quarterfinal. The return match will be held on 9 February.
Rostov beats Armenian champion FC Noah 3-0Rostov crushed reigning Armenian champion FC Noah 3-0 in a friendly during their training camp in the UAE, with Khoren Bayramyan among the goal scorers.
Hartley gives update on injured Lokomotiv playersLokomotiv Yaroslavl defeated Spartak Moscow 3:1 at Arena-2000 on February 4, and head coach Bob Hartley praised the team's performance while discussing the return of injured players.
Female Handball Players Late Due to Train IncidentA girls' handball team from Chelyabinsk was forced to forfeit its opening match at a national competition in Yaroslavl after their train was delayed by a freight train derailment.
Traktor Crushes Ak Bars 4-0 in ChelyabinskChelyabinsk Traktor earned a dominant shutout victory over Kazan Ak Bars, winning 4-0 in a KHL regular season match on February 4.
Olympic Medalist Leads Free Master Class in PermOlympic bronze medalist Maxim Shabalin will hold a free figure skating master class on February 15 at the Bionord rink in Perm; advance registration is required.
Traktor blanks Ak Bars 4-0 at homeTraktor Chelyabinsk defeated Ak Bars Kazan 4-0 in a shutout home game on Wednesday, February 4, scoring in the first minute. Watch the goal videos.
Shanghai Dragons hockey players train on FontankaOn February 4, defenseman Vladislav Leontyev and forward Kirill Rasskazov of the Shanghai Dragons club held a training session on the frozen Fontanka in St. Petersburg. The athletes demonstrated stick handling under the Lomonosov Bridge.
