The implications of the law on Russia's hosting of two major international sporting events; the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi (where seven LGBT athletes, all female, were expected to compete) and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, were called into question.
Penerapan hukum terebut di pentuanrumahan Rusia dari dua acara olahraga mancanegara; Olimpiade Musim Dingin 2014 di Sochi (dimana tujuh atlet LGBT, semuanya perempuan, ditolak untuk ikut serta) dan Piala Dunia FIFA 2018, menimbulkan pertanyaan.