Motorcycle speedway, usually referred to simply as speedway, is a motorcycle sport involving four and sometimes up to six riders competing over four anti-clockwise laps of an oval circuit. The motorcycles are specialist machines that use only one gear and have no brakes. Racing takes place on a flat oval track usually consisting of dirt, loosely packed shale, or crushed rock. Competitors use this surface to slide their machines sideways, powersliding or broadsiding into the bends. On the straight sections of the track, the motorcycles reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (110 km/h).
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is the global governing/sanctioning body of motorcycle racing. It represents 119 national motorcycle federations that are divided into six continental unions.
The Football Federation of Belarus is the governing body of football and futsal in Belarus. It organizes the Belarusian Premier League, Belarusian national football team and the Belarus women's national football team. It is based in Minsk.
The Speedway Grand Prix of Poland is a motorcycle speedway event that is a part of the Speedway Grand Prix series.
FIM Europe is the FIM-affiliated organisation responsible for motorcycle sport within Europe.
The Russia national speedway team are one of the major international motorcycle speedway nations.
Emil Damirovich Sayfutdinov is a motorcycle speedway rider from Russia. He is a member of the Russia national speedway team. He is a three times World team champion, twice World Junior champion and a two-time winner of the European Championships in 2014 and 2015.
Hockey reigns as the most popular sport in Russia due to its historical success, and ongoing passion for the game. The Soviet Union's hockey dominance during the Cold War era, marked by numerous Olympic gold medals and World Championship victories, laid the foundation for its enduring popularity. This rich legacy established hockey as more than just a sport; it became a symbol of national pride and excellence. Russia's commitment to nurturing young talent within a comprehensive developmental system contributes significantly to its hockey prowess. Children across the nation often start playing hockey at an early age, and the country's emphasis on grassroots programs ensures a steady influx of skilled players. Furthermore, the presence of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), one of the world's top professional hockey leagues, plays a pivotal role in sustaining enthusiasm and engagement among fans. The league showcases high-quality competition, featuring both homegrown talent and international stars, which further solidifies hockey's place as the nation's favorite sport.
Daniil Ivanov is an international motorcycle speedway and ice speedway rider.
The Team Speedway Junior European Championship is an annual motorcycle speedway event for junior riders. The event is organised by the European Motorcycle Union (UEM) from 2008 to 2012. From 2013 to 2020, it was organised by Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme.
Artem Grigoryevich Laguta is a Russian motorcycle speedway rider and member of the Russian national team. He is the 2021 World Champion.
The France national speedway team is one of the nations who compete in international motorcycle speedway and is controlled by the French Motorcycling Federation.
The Individual Ice Speedway European Championship is the European Championship for Ice speedway.
The Croatia national under-21 speedway team is the national under-21 motorcycle speedway team of Croatia and is controlled by the Croatian Motorcycle Federation. Croatian riders was started in Under-21 World Cup once, in 2009 with Slovenian riders as "Adria" team. The best Croatian rider is Jurica Pavlic who was won two medals in Individual competition.
The Russia national under-21 speedway team is the national under-21 motorcycle speedway team of Russia and is controlled by the Motorcycle Federation of Russia. The team was never qualified to the Under-21 Speedway World Cup finals. Emil Sayfutdinov is first, and so far, only riders who won the Individual U-21 World Championship twice.
The Croatia national under-19 speedway team is the national under-19 motorcycle speedway team of Croatia and is controlled by the Croatian Motorcycle Federation. Croatian riders was started in Team U-19 European Championship once, in 2008. The best Croatian rider is Jurica Pavlic who was won two medals in Individual competition.
The France national under-19 speedway team is the national under-19 motorcycle speedway team of France and is controlled by the French Motorcycling Federation. The team participated in the 2008 Team Speedway Junior European Championship, but failed to qualify for the final. Only one rider, Mathieu Tresarrieu, has qualified for the Individual competition final.
Vadim Tarasenko is a Russian motorcycle speedway rider, who rides on a Polish licence.
The 2022 FIM Ice Speedway World Championship was the 56th edition of the FIM Individual Ice Racing World Championship season.
The 2023 FIM Ice Speedway World Championship was the 57th edition of the FIM Individual Ice Racing World Championship season.
