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Bach's Successor Must Give Russia Cold Shoulder: Ukrainian Sports Minister

The successor to Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee president must "embody the principles of justice" and that means refusing to welcome Russia back into the sporting world, Ukraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP. Seven candidates are vying to succeed Bach in an election in March but the…

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024

Russia Names Sanctioned Sports Minister As Olympics Chief

Russia named a sports minister sanctioned by the West as its new Olympics chief on Friday, as Moscow faces isolation from international sport over its Ukraine offensive.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games

IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

The Taj Mahal could be central to India's 2036 Olympic bid

New Delhi: Neither Mumbai nor Ahmedabad but the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and Agra — home to the Taj Mahal — could be the leading choice for India to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, should the International Olympic Committee (IOC) give them a go-ahead.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2024

Jane Figueiredo daring to dream retired Tom Daley will dive back into Team GB

Diving coach Figueiredo has been recognised for an incredible career spanning several continents.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Imane Khelif Threatens Legal Action Against Journalist Who Published “Leaked” Medical Report

“We will meet with the French journalist in court.” The post Imane Khelif Threatens Legal Action Against Journalist Who Published “Leaked” Medical Report first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Nov 14, 2024

Sebastian Coe pledges ‘clearcut policy’ on protecting women’s sport in IOC pitch

Sebastian Coe is in contention to be elected as IOC president and has made it clear that he wants clearer rules on transgender competitors

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

IOC must act to protect women’s sport, says presidential candidate Sebastian Coe

Coe says he has been ‘in training for most of his life’ for the Olympic movement’s top job.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

Fearing IOC sanctions, India withdraws from Asian elite boxing meet

NEW DELHI: India won’t have any representation at the upcoming ASBC Asian elite men’s and women’s boxing championships in Amman. TOI has learnt the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has decided not to field teams at the meet fearing sanctions by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The event will be…

The Times of India · Nov 12, 2024

What kind of host will Donald Trump be for the World Cup and Olympics?

The president-elect could spark tension between the culturally open cities staging events and a national government promoting insularity

The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2024