How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world The Independent UK · Jan 13
As the Milan Winter Olympics approach, what are the environmental expectations? Italy is preparing to host the 25th Winter Olympic Games next month — from Feb. 6 to the 22nd, followed by the Paralympic Games from March 6 to the 15th. The Conversation · Jan 5
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky and Starmer discuss how to spend billions seized from Abramovich after Chelsea sale Before the sale of Chelsea in 2022, Abramovich said that he would set up a war victims' charity, but hasn't followed through The Independent UK · Jan 3
How Olympians handle the icy onslaught of social abuse As Aussie athletes prepare for the Winter Olympics, many are grappling with whether a Games social media presence is worth it amid a torrent of online abuse. AAP · Dec 16, 2025
Gennadiy Golovkin becomes first Kazakh inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame Kazakhstan’s boxing icon Gennadiy Golovkin has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The former middleweight champion was elected president of World Boxing in November, tasked with securing the sport's Olympic future and unifying a divided landscape. Euronews · Dec 15, 2025
Russia moves step closer to global sports return as Olympic chiefs release statement ahead of 2028 LA Games Russian teams have largely been excluded from international competitions in recent years The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
IOC advises sports bodies to let Russian youth teams, athletes compete again with flag and anthem The IOC has taken a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
NHL warns top players will not show up for Winter Olympics if venue is unsafe The NHL said it is ‘disappointing’ that the main ice hockey venue for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games will not be ready until the new year The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025
Report takes aim at Fifa and IOC over policies for athletes convicted of sexual assault The collaborative report said a lack of clear standards across borders creates confusion for big events like the World Cup and Olympics The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2025
Doping at your doorstep: The next Olympic drug crisis could be coming through the mail A new wave of peptides, often banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, is easily available online, raising concerns about potential Olympic doping scandals The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Russian and Belarusian figure skaters get IOC approval for Winter Olympics Three Russian and Belarusian skaters have been granted neutral status for the Milan-Cortina Games The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
Army pauses use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers fall ill during war game It follows defence minister Luke Pollard’s recent claim that the Ajax had ‘left its troubles behind’ The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
Army pauses use of Ajax fighting vehicles for two weeks after soldiers fall ill Some 30 soldiers became ill when training to use the armoured fighting vehicle over the weekend. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025
Golovkin to be elected World Boxing president and lead buildup to 2028 Olympics The former middleweight Gennady Golovkin is the only vetted candidate and so will lead amateur boxing towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 ‘Never, ever give up’: fighting for Afghanistan’s sporting future in shadow of the Taliban The International Olympic Committee’s youngest member tells Paul MacInnes that negotiation with Taliban is only way to help Afghan girls access sport
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Winter Olympic federations push back on proposal to add new sports to future Games Sebastian Coe’s suggestion of adding cyclo-cross and cross-country to the Winter Olympics has been met with resistance by traditional winter sports federations
International Business Times UK · Nov 12, 2025 Are the Olympics About to Ban Trans Women from Competing? The IOC's Potential New Rules Spark Debate The IOC considers a possible ban on transgender women competing in female events to ensure fairness and consistency across sports.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025 IOC edges closer to ban on transgender women in female Olympic events Sources expect the ban within the next six to 12 months with the IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, having pledged to protect the female category
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 International Olympic Committee set to introduce blanket ban on transgender women in female sports The ban is reportedly expected to come into effect early next year
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025 Ajax armoured vehicle programme has ‘left its troubles behind’, says minister Ajax has declared a key delivery milestone that means it can now deploy a squadron on operations.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025 Eight years late and £10m each: The British army’s controversial new Ajax armoured vehicles The tanks were initially intended for service in 2017, but injured soldiers during testing
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025 Sebastian Coe pushes for a cross-country running race at the 2030 Winter Olympics Sebastian Coe would love to see a cross-country running race brought back to the Olympics at the 2030 Winter Games
AAP · Oct 31, 2025 Netball's unique hurdle en route to Brisbane Olympics Netball is desperate to be included in the 2032 Olympics, but the female-led sport's path to Brisbane is clouded by gender targets set by the IOC.
PC Gamer · Oct 31, 2025 International Olympics Committee cancels 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia after just one year, says it 'will develop a new approach to the Olympic Esports Games' "Both parties are committed to pursuing their own esports ambitions on separate paths."
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Milan-Cortina reaches 100-day countdown with ice hockey arena still under construction Preparations for the Milan-Cortina Olympics are going down to the wire with just 100 days to go