IOC consider action over Yelena Isinbayeva’s gay comments

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 09:17

The IOC will consider taking action against pole vault world champion Yelena Isinbayeva after her comments in favour of Russia`s new gay law triggered a major controversy last month.

Isinbayeva to swap `decayed` home town for Monaco

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 19:24

Russia`s pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva, who last week stoked controversy by voicing strong support of recent anti-gay laws, declared she wanted to leave her "decayed" Russian home town to live in Monaco, in an interview published Thursday.

Bolt, Pearson through as Isinbayeva row lingers

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 22:57

Usain Bolt and Sally Pearson both safely negotiated their way through qualification at the world championships today as Yelena Isinbayeva backtracked over her apparent support of Russia`s anti-gay law.

Isinbayeva says `misunderstood`, opposes gay discrimination

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 15:17

Russian pole vault legend Yelena Isinbayeva on Saturday attempted to play down the furore provoked by her anti-gay remarks, saying she was "misunderstood" and was opposed to any discrimination against homosexuals.

Controversial Isinbayeva back in the spotlight

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 08:35

Yelena Isinbayeva was not competing on Thursday but Russia`s newly-crowned pole vault queen remained firmly in the world championships limelight as she ignited fresh debate over her country`s anti-gay propaganda law.

Russia hails Yelena Isinbayeva, yearns for more

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 00:25

Russia on Wednesday hailed the stunning triumph of pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva at her home world championships in Moscow, hoping her victory would not mark the culmination of an illustrious career.

Inspired Isinbayeva brings Moscow to life

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 14:44

The world championships finally caught fire on Tuesday as the fans turned up to say farewell to Yelena Isinbayeva.

Isinbayeva wins world pole vault title

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 00:53

Russia`s Yelena Isinbayeva won the women`s pole vault title for a third time at the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday.

Sleepy Farah wakes up to reach 5,000 final

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 16:04

New world 10,000 metres champion Mo Farah brushed the sleep from his eyes and forced his tired legs around 15 laps of the track to qualify for the 5,000 final on Tuesday morning.

Isinbayeva excited to be Sochi torchbearer

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 21:02

Russian pole vault star Yelena Isinbayeva said she was proud to be a torchbearer of the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Yelena Isinbayeva to retire after worlds

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 09:22

Russian pole vault queen and double Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva has announced that she would be retiring after her home world athletics championships.

Isinbayeva to continue as Youth Olympics ambassador

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 16:57

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sunday announced that two-time Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia will be an official ambassador of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Nanjing, China.